The Nigerian Police, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, FCID in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has arrested ONYEABUCHI OKAFOR and JASMINE OKEKEAGWU for allegedly conspiring and defrauding Mr JOHN OKAFOR popularly called Mr. IBU , of N55 million.
A statement by the FCID on Thursday said the men acted on a petition from Diamond Waves Law on behalf of Mr. IBU’S wife, STELLA, alleging that the actor’s sons, ONYEABUCHI and VALENTINE OKAFOR , along with his adopted daughter, JASMINE OKEKEAGU, conspired to defraud Mr. IBU.
The police statement issued by the spokesperson, ASP MAYEGUN AMINAT, read, “Investigation into the case established that as part of efforts to fund his medical bills, Mr. IBU launched a public fund-raising initiative and attracted donations from his fans, entertainment industry players, and other well-spirited members of the public into a bank account which he publicized and dedicated for the purpose.”
The FCID said ONYEABUCHI and JASMINE manipulated STELLA and took possession of Mr. IBU’S phone, and hacked into the banking details.
They were said to have reinstalled the banking app, transferred N55 million from the donations, and planned to escape from the country after a sham marriage.
The police said N50 million has been recovered from the suspects, and they have been charged with conspiracy and stealing at the Chief Magistrate’s Court 1, Yaba.
They were said to have been granted bail, and the case adjourned to March 11, 2024.
The case file has also been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
You’d recall that in October 2023 that Mr. IBU had undergone multiple surgeries and was seeking further treatment abroad, with his family expressing gratitude for the donations received from his fans.