The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over three properties, two luxury vehicles, and ₦1.1 million recovered from a self-acclaimed spiritualist and fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, also known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, to his victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, in Ibadan.
The Commission published a statement on Wednesday, stating that the assets were confiscated due to a court judgment acquired after Alli was convicted of defrauding Attiogbe of over ₦200 million under the premise of spiritual purification to avoid “visions of untimely death.”
The properties include a five-bedroom duplex with an adjoining three-bedroom bungalow in Kasumu village, Odo-ona Elewe, Ibadan; a bungalow with two sets of three-bedroom flats at Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko; and another three-bedroom bungalow in Idi Ayunre village, Oluyole Local Government Area, Oyo State.
The recovery included a gray Honda Pilot SUV (Reg. No. LND 696 CK, Chassis No. 2HKY18414H621545) and a Toyota Corolla saloon (Chassis No. 2T1BU40E49C142502), as well as ₦1.1 million in cash.
Hauwa Garba Ringim, the Ibadan Acting Zonal Director and Assistant Commander of the EFCC, delivered the items to the victim on behalf of the EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, at a brief ceremony at the Commission’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate.
While presenting the materials, Olukoyede highlighted the Commission’s respect for due process, saying, “Obeying court orders is mandatory, and as an agency of the Federal Government, we understand its importance—that is what we are doing here today. This demonstrates that the EFCC carries out its activities within the ambit of the law and remains committed to transparency and accountability.”
He also stated that the Commission would continue to pursue financial criminals and uphold the nation’s integrity.
“We will stop at nothing to ensure that any fraudulent person tarnishing the image of the country through deceitful acts is brought to justice,” he said.
Attiogbe expressed gratitude to the EFCC for restoring his faith in justice while receiving the documents.
“I almost gave up, but the EFCC rekindled my hope after I submitted my petition. I sincerely thank the Commission, especially the Ibadan Zonal Office, for its professionalism and integrity,” he said.
The recovery followed a final forfeiture ruling issued by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan on November 13, 2024. Alli, who was first charged with 33 counts but eventually reduced to one, was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison.
He was also ordered to sign an agreement with the Department of State Services to preserve good behavior and avoid future criminal action.
