Crime
Kwara Polytechnic Student Jailed for Internet Fraud in Ilorin
Kwara Polytechnic student internet fraud case ends in conviction as EFCC secures jail terms for four students over impersonation and online scams in Ilorin
A Kwara Polytechnic student and three others have been sentenced to prison by the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin for their involvement in internet fraud.
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The convictions followed separate prosecutions by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Olaitan Abdulwahab Damilare, a 25-year-old final-year student of Quantity Surveying, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to impersonating a white woman online and defrauding a foreign national of \$2,100 in gift cards.
“This marks a clear stance against cybercrime,” said Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity. “The evidence presented was overwhelming and unchallenged.”
Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar convicted Olaitan, along with Maruf Quadri Kolawole and Habeeb Abiodun Jimoh. Justice Sulaiman Akanbi of another court division sentenced Mubarak Moruf.
The offences involved cheating by personation and obtaining money under false pretences, in violation of Sections 321 and 324 of the Penal Code. The court also ordered the forfeiture of devices and funds recovered during the arrests.
Maruf, who impersonated a man named Frank Matt via Facebook, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and forfeited \$950 and an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Habeeb received a similar sentence, with forfeiture of his iPhone 14 Pro Max, HP laptop, and \$365.
Mubarak Moruf was given one year imprisonment or an option of a ₦400,000 fine. His iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 7, and \$300 were also forfeited to the Federal Government.
Also read: EFCC Arrests 74 Fraudsters in Shocking Abuja Raid at Joyous Hotel
The kwara polytechnic student internet fraud case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to tackle cybercrime in Nigeria. EFCC continues to prosecute offenders to deter future violations and recover illicit gains.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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