Accountant arrested in Lagos over N150 million burglary

Lagos police have apprehended an accountant suspected of orchestrating a major burglary in Maryland, Lagos, where property valued at approximately 150 million naira was stolen. The suspect, who had been evading authorities since July 2025, was arrested on Monday as he attempted to re-enter Nigeria from Canada. Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olohundare Jimoh stated that the arrest was the culmination of months of joint efforts between the Nigeria Police Force and Interpol. The burglary was initially reported on July 11, 2025, leading to the arrest and charging of several individuals directly involved. However, the principal suspect, who had served as the accountant for the late property owner for 17 years, fled the country before he could be apprehended. Interpol Nigeria was engaged in July 2025 to assist in tracking the fugitive globally. Jimoh emphasized that the arrest demonstrates the strong synergy between law enforcement agencies and assures the public that criminals cannot escape justice by fleeing abroad. The suspect has reportedly provided statements detailing his alleged role and implicating others, with ongoing investigations aiming to expose the full network behind the crime. Preliminary findings indicate that valuables worth about 150 million naira were taken from a five-bedroom duplex, and efforts are underway to recover remaining stolen property.

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The arrest is a testament to the strong synergy between the Nigeria Police Force and Interpol.