Ahmed Akanbi, a Lagos-based businessman, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, over alleged hyperlinks to a number of killings in Lagos.
The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Worldwide Legal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) after months of monitoring.
Assistant Inspector Common of Polcie Moshood Jimoh in command of zone 2 command, confirmed the event on Monday in Lagos.
AIG Jimoh stated Akanbi was arrested on April 15 at a lodge in Cotonou after had been on the run throughout a number of nations after being declared wished.
His phrases: “This case includes a number of murders, tried murders, and destruction of lives and property spanning a number of years. The suspect, Ahmed Akanbi, was earlier declared wished alongside different accomplices.”
He listed the accomplices as Safiu Fatai, Yusuf Ismaila, Soji Mascot and one Kenny, including thayt the suspect has been handed over to Nigerian authorities for additional investigation.
“I can affirm to you that he has now been arrested by INTERPOL operatives in Benin Republic and handed over to INTERPOL Nigeria, and at this time handed to us at Zone 2 command,” he stated.
He stated the case gained renewed consideration after a petition to the Inspector-Common of Police and preliminary findings linked Akanbi to killings within the Ojomu neighborhood in Lagos.
He stated some arrested suspects had confessed to finishing up assaults on Akanbi’s directions because the suspect allegedly financed the operations.
“Sheriff Ishola was murdered on April 18, 2023, whereas Prince Ademola Akinloye was killed on August 26, 2024,” he stated.
He stated each incidents occurred within the Eti-Osa axis of Lagos, whilst he urged victims to return ahead with proof.
“Victims shouldn’t be afraid. They’ll submit their petitions, and their identities will likely be adequately protected,” he stated.
Fidelis Ogarabe, Commissioner of Police, INTERPOL, stated the arrest was made potential by worldwide collaboration.
“Our counterparts in Benin Republic cooperated totally. After due processes, the suspect was handed over to our staff and introduced again to Nigeria,” he stated.
Ogarabe stated gadgets recovered from the suspect embrace journey paperwork, cell phones and a automobile.