The Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command, Lagos, has arrested three suspects linked to criminal conspiracy, cybercrime, forgery, impersonation, and cultism in a targeted operation in the Lekki-Ajah axis of the state.
The breakthrough was recorded under the leadership of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Moshood Jimoh, as part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on fraud-related offences across Lagos and Ogun states.
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According to a statement issued by the command, the arrests followed credible intelligence received by operatives of the Zonal Intelligence Department (ZID) on January 7, 2026.
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Acting on the information, detectives carried out a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of Tega Emmanuel (24), Jacob Olatunde (33), and Gift Okubakpere (36).
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Tega Emmanuel was reportedly intercepted on the Chevron Drive section of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway while driving a Porsche. He later confessed to involvement in cybercrime activities.
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Further investigation and a search at Emmanuel’s residence led to the arrest of the two other suspects.
During interrogation, the police said the suspects admitted to their roles in a coordinated cybercrime network: Emmanuel allegedly coordinated cyber fraud, including romance scams and fake account creation.
Olatunde reportedly handled financial transactions and the collection of illicit funds and Okubakpere was said to manage cryptocurrency-related scams across platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and online banking channels.
Police operatives recovered several items believed to be linked to the criminal activities, including: Laptops and mobile devices containing alleged evidence, Multiple international passports, Vehicle number plates and dealer plates, Military camouflage, A mini printer, A toy gun reportedly used for skit production, 98 pieces of suspected counterfeit $100 notes, and suspected illicit drugs and smoking paraphernalia.
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Authorities disclosed that relevant agencies have been engaged to verify the authenticity of the recovered foreign currency and substances.
The Zone 2 Command assured the public that the suspects would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate,” the command stated.
The police also reiterated their commitment to intensifying operations against cybercrime and related offences, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
