The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over properties, vehicles, and cash worth millions of naira recovered from convicted fake spiritualist Fatai Olalere Alli, popularly known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, to his victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The handover was conducted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the EFCC’s Zonal Command in Ibadan by the Acting Zonal Director, Assistant Commander Hauwa Garba Ringim, on behalf of the EFCC Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The assets were released in compliance with a final forfeiture order issued by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, on November 13, 2024, in a fraud case dating back to 2019.
Details of the recovered assets
According to a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, the recovered assets include:
- A five-bedroom duplex with an adjoining three-bedroom bungalow at Kasumu Village, Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan.
- A bungalow consisting of two three-bedroom flats located at Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko, Ibadan.
- A three-bedroom bungalow at Idi Ayunre Village, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan.
- A grey Honda Pilot SUV (Chassis No. 2HKY18414H621545, Reg. No. LND 696 CK).
- A Toyota Corolla saloon car (Chassis No. 2T1BU40E49C142502).
- A cash sum of ₦1.1 million.
‘EFCC operates within the law’ — Olukoyede
Speaking during the handover, Mr. Olukoyede said the restitution underscores the EFCC’s commitment to the rule of law and transparency in its operations.
“Obeying court orders is mandatory, and as an agency of the Federal Government, we understand its importance,” the EFCC Chairman said.
“This handover is a reflection of the EFCC’s adherence to due process. It also reaffirms our commitment to transparency, accountability, and justice. The Commission will continue to confront economic and financial crimes head-on and ensure that those tarnishing Nigeria’s image through fraud are brought to justice.”
Victim commends EFCC’s commitment
Mr. Attiogbe, who received the title documents and vehicle papers, expressed gratitude to the EFCC for restoring his confidence in the justice system.
“I want to sincerely thank the EFCC, especially the Ibadan Zonal Office, for its unwavering commitment to justice,” he said.
“I almost gave up, but the EFCC rekindled my faith after I submitted my petition. Today, I can say justice has finally been served.”
How the fraudster was convicted
Court records show that Alli defrauded his victim of more than ₦200 million under the guise of performing “spiritual cleansing” to avert supposed visions of untimely death.
He was initially charged with 33 counts of fraud, later amended to a single count to which he pleaded guilty. Justice Agomoh consequently sentenced him to three years in prison and ordered him to sign an undertaking with the Department of State Services (DSS) to maintain good conduct and abstain from criminal activity.
EFCC reiterates commitment to justice
The EFCC reaffirmed its resolve to sustain its nationwide campaign against advance fee fraud, cybercrime, and other financial offences, assuring Nigerians that asset recovery and victim restitution remain central to its mandate.
“Our focus goes beyond prosecution,” the Commission stated. “We are equally determined to ensure that victims of financial crimes recover what rightfully belongs to them.”
