The Ondo State Police arrested 22-year-old Bakare Ayobami for purchasing a car worth N4.6 million using a counterfeit bank alert.
According to Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the command’s spokesperson, the suspect visited a car dealership owned by Mr. Filani Oluwaseun and Mr. Ogbaguwa Oluwasola on October 20, 2023, in Owo, to acquire a Toyota Corolla 2006 model. The payment was made with a fake bank alert.
According to the PPRO, through intelligence gathering, Police operatives attached to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad arrested Ayobami Bakare and his accomplice, one Abdullahi Abubakar, aged 26, in Ekiti.
“The stolen vehicle was recovered in Osogbo, Osun State, while another Toyota Camry 2014 model valued at N6.2 million, suspected to have been stolen, was also recovered from the suspect.
“Other items recovered include one iPhone 12 PRO Max valued at N600,000.00k and one iPhone 14 PRO, all purchased with fake transfer,” she said.
Odunlami-Omisanya, who stated that the suspect had confessed to the crime, said he would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
