Who is involved: Olaseni Johnson Olayinka, a Lagos socialite known as Abu Abel, was arrested on July 27–28, 2025, by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), on orders from AIG Margaret Ochalla and led by CSP Taiwo Oyewole
What happened: He allegedly sold three plots of land in Eti‑Osa, Lagos, for ₦447 million in 2023, while the land was already under third-party claim. After partial refunds of ₦230 million, he defaulted on ₦217 million. He also reportedly filed a fundamental rights suit to delay the investigation
Apprehension details: After evading arrest for weeks, he was found hiding in Victoria Island and arrested without resistance. Documents such as the Deed of Assignment, receipts, and correspondence were recovered
Investigation scope: He’s also investigated for alleged ties to cult groups involved in fraud and intimidation across Lagos and Ogun states. He is expected to face charges including obtaining money by false pretence, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy to defraud
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93 days ago📈 Trending Overview: Abu Abel’s Arrest
Who is involved: Olaseni Johnson Olayinka, a Lagos socialite known as Abu Abel, was arrested on July 27–28, 2025, by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), on orders from AIG Margaret Ochalla and led by CSP Taiwo Oyewole
What happened: He allegedly sold three plots of land in Eti‑Osa, Lagos, for ₦447 million in 2023, while the land was already under third-party claim. After partial refunds of ₦230 million, he defaulted on ₦217 million. He also reportedly filed a fundamental rights suit to delay the investigation
Apprehension details: After evading arrest for weeks, he was found hiding in Victoria Island and arrested without resistance. Documents such as the Deed of Assignment, receipts, and correspondence were recovered
Investigation scope: He’s also investigated for alleged ties to cult groups involved in fraud and intimidation across Lagos and Ogun states. He is expected to face charges including obtaining money by false pretence, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy to defraud