Alleged PFIPC Director-General Adeyemi arrested after court warrant

Adeniyi Adeyemi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested by security operatives. The apprehension occurred in Osun State following a warrant issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja, stemming from Adeyemi's repeated failure to appear for his arraignment.

The Police PRO confirmed Adeyemi's arrest by a team of FID/IRT in Osun, with further updates promised. Details surrounding the arrest remain limited, but sources indicate the suspect will be transferred to the Police Headquarters in Abuja for processing. The court issued a bench warrant after Adeyemi missed subsequent proceedings, despite earlier appearances.

Adeyemi's counsel had informed the court that his client could not be convinced to attend the hearing, citing fears for his safety. These concerns were reportedly outlined in an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the significant public attention the case has garnered. However, the prosecuting counsel argued that the defendant's absence had caused repeated delays, leading the judge to grant the arrest warrant.