The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly posed as the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, following a bench warrant issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
The arrest was confirmed on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, SP Abiodun Ojelabi, who said officers of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) from Abuja apprehended Adeyemi at a hideout in Osun State. He is expected to be transferred to Abuja for further legal proceedings.
A video of the arrest showed Adeyemi dressed in a light blue traditional outfit while surrounded by security operatives. During questioning, he initially declined to state his name directly before eventually responding to officers.
Earlier on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Adeyemi's arrest after he failed to appear in court to answer an eight-count charge filed by the Nigeria Police Force.
The charges include conspiracy, forgery, impersonation, and the alleged operation of a non-existent government agency known as the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
The prosecution accused Adeyemi of forging official government documents, including a purported presidential appointment letter allegedly signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Investigators also alleged that he falsely presented himself as the Director-General of the agency and operated from an office within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja.
The court dismissed claims by Adeyemi's legal team that he failed to appear because he feared for his safety, ruling that he must be compelled to face trial. The case was adjourned until September 30, 2026, for arraignment.
A day before his arrest, Adeyemi had denied reports that he was evading security agencies. In a television interview, he claimed he was not in hiding but feared for his life due to alleged threats. He also repeated allegations that he paid ₦400 million through an intermediary to secure the disputed appointment and called for an independent investigation.
If convicted, Adeyemi could face up to 21 years' imprisonment on the forgery-related charges, while the impersonation charge carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison or a fine.
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