Police Capture Controversial PFIPC DG In Osun
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State, ending days of intense surveillance following a court-ordered manhunt.
Adeyemi was arrested on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest when he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
Justice Mohammed Umar granted the prosecution’s application for a warrant after the defendant was absent when the case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, was called for hearing.
During the proceedings, Adeyemi’s lawyer, Genesis Francis, told the court that his client feared for his safety and had written to President Bola Tinubu over alleged threats to his life. In response, the judge remarked that the court would ensure his safety before ordering his arrest.
Police authorities later confirmed that the suspect was tracked down in an Osun hideout by members of the Intelligence Response Team, bringing an end to the search that followed the court’s directive.
Investigations revealed that before his arrest, security operatives had monitored Adeyemi’s movements for several days. He was also said to have switched off his mobile phones for about two days in an attempt to avoid being traced before the police eventually located and arrested him in Osun State.
The operation was reportedly led by CSP Moses Lohor, a senior police officer who previously served as Commander of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Osun State before his redeployment to the IRT.
According to the charge filed by the Nigeria Police Force on November 27, 2025, Adeyemi and two other suspects identified simply as Femi and Anu, who are still at large, allegedly forged several government documents, including a purported presidential appointment letter, State House letterheads and documents relating to the establishment of the alleged PFIPC.
The prosecution also accused Adeyemi of falsely presenting himself as the Director-General of the organisation, which the Presidency has repeatedly maintained does not exist.
If convicted on the forgery-related charges, Adeyemi could face up to 21 years imprisonment, while the impersonation charge carries a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment or a fine, according to the charge before the court.
Following his arrest, the court adjourned the case until September 30, 2026, when Adeyemi is expected to be arraigned on the charges brought against him.