The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspects linked to a well-organized impersonation and document forgery syndicate operating in Ibadan, in a major crackdown on criminal networks in the state.
The arrest, carried out by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit, followed credible and actionable intelligence received on April 9, 2026, which exposed the activities of the group within the Ogunpa area of the city. Police authorities noted that the success of the operation was largely due to timely information provided by members of the public.
According to the police, the suspects specialized in forging official documents, stamps, and certificates belonging to both government and private institutions. Those arrested include Mumini Akanbi (62), Quadri Muhammed (31), Salami Tajudeen (50), Oladipupo Hammed (45), Oladipupo Taiwo (40), Olorunosebi Kazzeem (42), Fatai Akanni (54), Alamu Kazeem (60), Olalekan Afeez (42), and Alex Olanrewaju (64).
Following their arrest, law enforcement officers executed search warrants at the suspects’ hideouts, leading to the recovery of several incriminating items. Recovered exhibits include forged Police Character Certificates, stamps from the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Ogun State CID Eleweran Office, Iyaganku Area Command, various Divisional Police Offices, Oyo State Government ministries, commercial banks, and multiple private organizations.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects operated as a coordinated syndicate involved in the production and distribution of forged instruments used for impersonation and fraudulent activities. Police authorities confirmed that all suspects have confessed to their involvement and are currently assisting with further investigations.
The Commissioner of Police commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response, while also appreciating the public for their cooperation. He assured residents that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations and urged the public to obtain official documents only through authorized channels to avoid falling victim to fraud.
