Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has issued a directive ordering 48 individuals to present themselves to the Lagos State Command of the Department of State Services within 45 days to answer questions over alleged involvement in fraudulent activities and the receipt of proceeds of fraud. The court order, contained in a "Notice to Appear for Investigation" published by the DSS, was issued in Suit No. FHC/L/MISC/649/2025, titled Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Yakubu Idris & 47 Others. The directive requires the affected persons to report to the State Security Service office in Shangisha, Lagos, within 45 days from the date of the public notice to clear themselves of the allegations.
According to the public notice dated June 4, 2026, the court ordered the individuals to make themselves available to the DSS as part of ongoing investigations into suspected financial crimes. The notice lists the names, photographs, ages, and last known addresses of all 48 individuals directed to appear before the security agency. Among those listed are Yakubu Idris, Alhabe Lukman Olamilekan, Chukwudi Aresiba Samuel, Abdulrazaq Zika Hashim, Abdulrasak Ibrahim Idris, Idel Gift Onyeka, Adewale Tomide, Godwin Akinyebusi, Oke Emmanuel, Garba Mera Isah, and several others.
The court-authorised notice stated that the individuals are being investigated for alleged fraudulent activities and the receipt of proceeds of fraud, but did not disclose the specific nature of the alleged offences or the amounts involved. The DSS said the publication was made in compliance with the order of the Federal High Court and urged all those named to honour the invitation within the stipulated period. The affected persons are expected to comply with the court order within the stipulated 45-day period, failing which they may face further legal action. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings after the expiration of the compliance period.
The court's directive forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to investigate suspected financial crimes and ensure those named in the matter have an opportunity to respond to the allegations. Failure to comply with the directive could expose the affected individuals to further legal action as investigations into the alleged fraud continue. The order requires the individuals to present themselves to the DSS to clear themselves of allegations bordering on fraud and the alleged receipt of proceeds of fraudulent transactions.
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