The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over properties, vehicles, and cash recovered from a convicted fake spiritualist and fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, popularly known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, to his victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe, in Ibadan.

The handover, which took place on Tuesday at the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Directorate, was carried out on behalf of the EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, by the Acting Zonal Director, ACE I Hauw Garba Ringim, following a final forfeiture order issued by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan.

The recovered assets include three properties, two luxury vehicles, and the sum of N1.1 million — all confirmed as proceeds of fraud.

Recovered Assets

1. A five-bedroom duplex with an adjoining three-bedroom bungalow located at Kasumu Village, Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan.

2. A bungalow containing two sets of three-bedroom flats situated at Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko, Ibadan.

3. A three-bedroom bungalow located at Idi Ayunre Village, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan.

4. A grey Honda Pilot SUV (Chassis No: 2HKY18414H621545, Registration No: LND 696 CK).

5. A Toyota Corolla Saloon (Chassis No: 2T1BU40E49C142502).

While presenting the documents of ownership and vehicle papers to Attiogbe, Olukoyede said the handover was in compliance with the court’s directive, emphasizing that the EFCC operates strictly within the confines of the law.

“Obeying court orders is mandatory, and as an agency of the Federal Government, we understand its importance. This exercise is a reflection of EFCC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and respect for judicial authority,” he said.

“The Commission will continue to confront economic and financial crimes head-on and ensure that fraudsters tarnishing Nigeria’s image are brought to justice.”

Receiving the Letter of Release and property documents, Attiogbe expressed deep gratitude to the EFCC for recovering his assets and upholding justice.

“I sincerely thank the EFCC, especially the Ibadan Zonal Office, for its unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption. I almost gave up hope, but the EFCC rekindled my faith after I submitted my petition,” he said.

According to the EFCC, the case dated back to 2019, when Fatai Alli defrauded Attiogbe of over N200 million under the guise of performing spiritual cleansing to avert a supposed vision of untimely death.

Alli was prosecuted on a 33-count charge, which was later amended to a single count during trial. He was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment, with an additional condition to undertake with the Department of State Services (DSS) that he would abstain from any further criminal activity.

The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that victims of fraud are rightfully compensated and that justice is upheld through due legal process.