Recovered assets from fake spiritualist worth over N200m handed over following court order
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over three properties, two vehicles, and ₦1.1 million to a fraud victim, Mr. Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, following a final forfeiture order issued by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan.
The recovered assets were seized from a convicted fake spiritualist and advance fee fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, also known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, who defrauded Attiogbe of over ₦200 million under the guise of performing spiritual cleansing to avert visions of untimely death.
The items handed over include:
- A five-bedroom duplex with a three-bedroom bungalow at Kasumu Village, Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan
- A bungalow comprising two sets of three-bedroom flats at Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko, Ibadan
- A three-bedroom bungalow at Idi Ayunre Village, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan
- A grey Honda Pilot SUV (Reg. No. LND 696 CK) and a Toyota Corolla saloon car
- Cash sum of ₦1.1 million
The presentation was made by the Acting Zonal Director of EFCC Ibadan, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim, on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, at a brief ceremony held at the Commission’s Ibadan office.
Olukoyede emphasized that the exercise was in full compliance with the court order, reaffirming EFCC’s dedication to justice, transparency, and accountability.
“Obeying court orders is mandatory. This handover demonstrates that the EFCC operates within the ambit of the law. We remain steadfast in our mission to combat economic and financial crimes and ensure fraudsters are brought to justice,” he said.
In his remarks, Attiogbe expressed gratitude to the EFCC for restoring his faith in justice.
“I almost gave up, but the EFCC rekindled my hope. I appreciate their professionalism and commitment to fighting corruption,” he stated.
Alli was initially arraigned on a 33-count charge in 2019, later amended to a one-count charge. He was convicted and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment and ordered to sign an undertaking with the Department of State Services (DSS) to maintain good behavior.