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Six arrested for N71m fraud in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over N71 million.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 2 views Updated Oct 11, 2026
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over N71 million. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

The suspects included Adeola Kolawole, 56; Alhaji Gani Bello, 73; Oladoja Akeem, 56; Wasiu Adigun, 55; Azeez Yusuf, 49; and Ojo Mudasiru, 40.

The PPRO stated that they were arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, following an intelligence-led investigation by operatives of the Fagun Division. Jimoh said the case was reported to the police on May 22, 2026, by a resident of Ayegunle Street, Ondo, identified as Paul Aderemi, who noted that he had purchased a low-loader truck, a tipper truck and a small truck valued at approximately N71m in May 2025 and entrusted them to the principal suspect, Kolawole, under an agreed arrangement.

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over N71 million. The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over N71 million. The state Police Public Relations Officer,...

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  • The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged fraudulent sale and illegal transfer of three heavy-duty vehicles valued at over N71 million.
  • The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.The suspects included Adeola Kolawole, 56; Alhaji Gani Bello, 73; Oladoja Akeem, 56; Wasiu Adigun, 55; Azeez Yusuf, 49; and Ojo Mudasiru, 40.The PPRO stated that they were arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, following an intelligence-led investigation by operatives of the Fagun Division.
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