The Nigeria Police Force has formally charged three individuals for their alleged involvement in a N190 million property swindle. The accused—Tolulope Aiyetan, Umma Ibrahim, and Abdulbaki Abdulbaki—are suspected of tricking businessman Idris Ahmed Tijjani into believing they were selling him a legitimate property.
All three defendants entered pleas of not guilty to the two-count charge brought against them. The court subsequently granted each of them bail set at N10 million. According to the court documents filed by Chief Superintendent of Police Adama Musa, the suspects allegedly acted in concert to obtain funds under false pretenses, violating the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act of 2006.
As the legal proceedings move forward, the complainant, Idris Ahmed Tijjani, is slated to testify regarding the deception and the defendants’ refusal to return his investment. Prosecution plans involve three additional witnesses and the submission of 10 key exhibits. This evidence collection includes bank correspondence, a deed of assignment, corporate registration documents for Xenius Global Nig. Ltd, and proof that the complainant transferred N150 million.
