The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi-Lagos, has arraigned two individuals in connection with the alleged diversion of building materials worth N250 million for gambling.
The suspects, Taiwo Oluwatimilehin Ezekiel and Airat Opeyemi Rahman, were brought before the Federal High Court in Lagos on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, fraudulent conversion, embezzlement, and money laundering.
According to the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Kenneth Ewhubare, the case followed a petition by Mr. Jimoh Atofolaki, who accused his former apprentice, Taiwo, of diverting goods—including bags of cement and other building materials—from the Oshogbo branch of his company. Investigations revealed that Taiwo allegedly conspired with Rahman to sell the goods and use the proceeds for gambling.
Commissioner of Police in charge of the PSFU, CP Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, advised business owners to carry out thorough background checks before entrusting individuals with critical business responsibilities.