Man Arrested in Lagos for Scamming Women with Fake Identity

Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) Ikosi-Isheri Command have arrested a 42-year-old man, Ademola Oyekan, for alleged impersonation and assault.

According to a statement from the agency, a tip-off from a community member prompted an intelligence operation to verify the information. Upon confirmation, a crack team raided an apartment in Magodo Phase 2, where the suspect was arrested while assaulting Deborah Nifemi Fafore.

The victim, Fafore, accused the suspect of being a serial abuser who defrauds women using a fake identity.

The suspect was apprehended with a poorly crafted identification card bearing the name of the Obas of Chieftaincy family and the address of the Lagos traditional palace, falsely suggesting he was a member of the Royal Family.

However, preliminary investigations and inquiries with the Oyekan family revealed that the suspect is not a member of the renowned Oba Oyekan family.

The suspect, who confessed to not being part of the Oyekan family, revealed his real name as “Muri.” He has since been transferred to the Isheri Police Station for further investigation and possible prosecution.