Nigeria Police secure permanent forfeiture of assets worth over N2 billion in Lagos, Osun, and Delta.

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja, announced that it has obtained two landmark judgments from the Federal High Court, Abuja, thereby reinforcing the country’s criminal jurisprudence and confirming law‑enforcement authority.

On 14 May, Justice Emeka Nwite granted a permanent forfeiture order for assets valued at more than N2 billion belonging to financial‑sector employee Alonge Opeyemi Yetunde and her accomplices in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/274/2026.

The forfeited assets, located in Lagos, Osun, Delta States and the FCT, include bank accounts, digital wallets, vehicles and real estate.

The principal suspect, who is currently remanded at Suleja Correctional Custodial Centre, faces charges of fraud and money laundering.

A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, noted that in a related ruling on Monday, 13 May 2026, Justice Bello Kawu dismissed a N100 million Fundamental Rights Enforcement Suit filed by American‑based suspect David Imole Averehi against the Nigeria Police Force and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, INTERPOL (Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/4119/45).

Justice Kawu held that the Court cannot be used to obstruct statutory police duties or shield individuals engaged in criminal conduct from justice. The ruling allows the NCB to proceed with prosecuting Averehi for obtaining money under false pretences.

The Nigeria Police reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging international partnerships and the full force of the law to pursue financial criminals and protect Nigeria’s economic integrity.