The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly carrying out fake bank transfer scams in Agbado and nearby communities.
The suspect was arrested by detectives from the Agbado Division on Saturday, May 17, 2026, following a complaint that he used a fake transfer alert to pay for food items worth ₦2,600 at a food vendor’s shop located at Owolanwa Junction, Agbado.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect visited the food vendor around 8:00 a.m. and falsely claimed he had transferred the money electronically after receiving the items.
Police detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Agbado Division, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi, immediately launched an investigation which led to the suspect’s arrest around 11:45 a.m. the same day.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly been involved in similar fake and scheduled bank transfer scams across Agbado and neighbouring areas for some time. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the crime and admitted that he had made about ₦10 million from the fraudulent activities.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the officers of Agbado Division for their swift response and professionalism in arresting the suspect.
He also assured residents that the command remains committed to tackling financial and cyber-related crimes across the state.
The police boss advised traders, business owners and residents to always confirm payments through their banking applications or account statements before releasing goods or rendering services to customers.
The command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through its emergency lines.
