Explosive Allegations: Sowore Claims Police Chief Protected Fraudsters

In a series of blistering social media posts on Friday, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore leveled heavy accusations against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Sowore claims the police chief has been providing a “safe haven” for Ponzi scheme operators and international fraudsters, citing both his personal experiences in detention and recent high-profile scandals.

The allegations paint a picture of deep-seated corruption at the highest levels of the Nigeria Police Force.

1. The “Headquarters Office” for a Ponzi King?

Sowore detailed a conversation he allegedly had while detained in Kuje Prison with Jesam Michael, the CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS). Michael was arrested in early 2025 following a massive fraud investigation.

• Shocking Access: According to Sowore, Michael claimed that the IGP personally gave him an office inside the Police Force Headquarters to run his operations.
• The “Enforcer” Unit: Michael allegedly boasted about having a dedicated police unit that would arrest his own victims whenever they demanded their money back, often charging them with “cyberstalking.”
• Asset Sharing: The activist also alleged that the Ponzi operator’s properties were shared among senior police officers as “payment” for their protection.

2. The “Digital Clean-up” Scandal

Sowore’s report on SaharaReporters further alleges that the IGP ordered an emergency “digital sweep” of his social media accounts.

• The Target: The goal was allegedly to erase all photos of the IGP with Nzube Ikeji, a man recently linked to a $2.5 million international scam where he allegedly posed as the “Prince of Dubai.”
• Panic in Abuja: Sources claim the IGP abruptly ended a trip to Lagos to oversee the removal of these posts after the news of Ikeji’s arrest broke, fearing the public link would be too damaging.

3. Land Grabbing and Protection

The report also revisited the case of Hajia Collen Mero Yesufu, a 79-year-old grandmother who accused the IGP of shielding a woman named Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac (aka Becky).

• The Claim: Despite being arraigned by the EFCC for allegedly selling prime Abuja properties using forged documents, Mero argues that “Becky” has evaded full justice because of the “powerful backing” of the IGP.

4. Sowore’s Own “Illegal” Arrest

Sowore is currently suing the IGP and the Federal Government for ₦1.2 billion following his arrest in October 2025.

• “Illegal IGP”: Sowore continues to refer to Egbetokun as “illegal,” arguing his tenure extension violates the Police Act.
• Alleged Assault: Sowore claims that during his detention, he was physically assaulted by police officers who warned him to stop reporting on the IGP’s personal relationships and alleged promotion scandals.

The Police Response

The Nigeria Police Force has consistently denied these claims, labeling Sowore’s reports as “false publications” and “forgery.” They maintain that the IGP’s tenure is fully legal under the amended Police Act and have previously charged Sowore with cyberstalking for his social media posts.

I spent four days at Kuje Prison in October 2025 after I was arrested and charged by the illegal Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for leading the historic #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest.

Ironically, I was not initially arrested when police swooped on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s… pic.twitter.com/bLAEzbY7Id

— Omoyele Sowore (@sowore) February 6, 2026