EFCC Returns Luxury Homes, Cars, and ₦1.1m to Victim of Fake Ibadan Spiritualist

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has returned three luxury properties, two cars, and ₦1.1 million in cash to a fraud victim swindled by a self-styled spiritualist, Fatai Olalere Alli, popularly known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun.

The assets, recovered by the EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate, were handed over to the victim, Mr. Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, following a final forfeiture order issued by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan.

The properties include:

• A five-bedroom duplex with a three-bedroom bungalow at Kasumu village, Odo-ona, Elewe, Ibadan.
• A two-flat bungalow on Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko, Ibadan.
• A three-bedroom bungalow in Idi Ayunre village, Oluyole Local Government Area.

Two vehicles were also recovered — a grey Honda Pilot SUV (registration number LND 696 CK) and a Toyota Corolla saloon car.

The EFCC said Alli, who claimed to offer “spiritual cleansing” services, defrauded his victim of over ₦200 million, promising to ward off “visions of untimely death.” He was prosecuted in 2019 and initially faced a 33-count charge, later amended to one count during trial.

Alli was convicted, sentenced to three years in prison, and ordered to sign an undertaking with the Department of State Services (DSS) pledging to maintain good conduct and avoid future criminal acts.

At the official handover held at the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office, Acting Zonal Director ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim presented the documents and keys to Mr. Attiogbe on behalf of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede.

Olukoyede said the recovery underscored the Commission’s commitment to lawful and transparent operations:

“Obeying court orders is mandatory. This demonstrates that the EFCC operates strictly within the ambit of the law and remains committed to transparency and accountability,” he stated.

He reaffirmed the EFCC’s resolve to clamp down on fraudsters tarnishing Nigeria’s image.

Mr. Attiogbe, visibly emotional, expressed gratitude to the Commission, saying he had nearly given up hope before justice prevailed.

“I want to thank the EFCC, especially the Ibadan office, for its unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption. I almost gave up, but the EFCC rekindled my hope,” he said.

The EFCC maintained that the case serves as a strong warning to those who exploit faith and superstition to defraud unsuspecting victims.