A civil society organisation (CSO) known as Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT) on Tuesday led a protest to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The CSO led the protest to the EFCC headquarters over what it termed as a “criminal case of serious land document forgery, trespass, and fraud” involving one Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Isaac, popularly known as Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu.
Speaking at the EFCC headquarters, the National Coordinator of INAHURAT, Comrade Gerald Katchy said the protest was to support the good work the anti graft agency was doing in regard to the case involving the defendant.
“We are here to support EFCC in the ongoing investigation and prosecution of the case and to continue to make this clarion call that the Chairman of EFCC should not succumb to pressure, intimidation, blackmail or harassment.
“This is because we have seen other law enforcement agencies that were supposed to do due diligence like the EFCC compromising, and shielding the suspect that they have already arraigned in court.
“We understand that the EFCC has done a diligent job concerning the land in question in Guzape. But, the same police that arraigned the suspect in court are still providing a team of officers to protect the person and frustrating the case.
“So, we are here to extend our solidarity to the EFCC Chairman. We want to use this opportunity to encourage the EFCC Chairman not to succumb, and see to it that justice is done on this matter,” Comrade Katchy said.
Meanwhile, earlier at a press briefing, Director of Legal for INAHURAT, Barr. Maxwell Opara, provided an update on the ongoing case of criminal conspiracy, forgery of land title documents, theft, criminal trespass, and the fraudulent sale of properties worth Billions of Naira filed against the said Mrs Rebecca.
“This case centres on the serious fraudulent activities of Rebecca Omokamo (Becky), concerning the forgery, theft, fraudulent sales, trespass, and illegal occupation of Plot 4022 at Guzape District and Plots 1861, 1862, 1863 at Katampe District.
“These properties were stolen from their lawful owner, a 79-year-old grandmother, Hajia Collen Mero Yesufu and her family,” Barr. Opara alleged.
Opara recalled raising an alarm of how the suspect was allegedly close associate of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, while lamenting that the IGP was allegedly using his office to shield Rebecca from arrest and investigation.
“We then urged the IGP to refrain from interfering with the ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and to allow due process to take its course.
“Specifically, on December 30, 2024, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi issued a public statement on behalf of the IGP, denying any interference or involvement with Rebecca, dismissing our claims as “mischief” and stating that the IGP had “no business dealing with land or civil matters.”
“However, at our response press briefing on January 8, 2025, we presented incontrovertible evidence demonstrating how the IGP had actively frustrated the investigation of Rebecca from the moment the petition was submitted to his office – a petition he deliberately refused to investigate,” the Director of Legal for INAHURAT said.
Opara went further to say: “Shortly after that briefing, and in a clear attempt to cover up their complicity, the IGP hurriedly filed criminal charges against Rebecca on January 23, 2025.
“This action was not taken in the interest of justice, but rather to divert attention from their initial efforts to frustrate a case they had initially insisted was civil, not criminal.
“The police secretly arraigned her in an Apo court via Charge No. CR/007/2025 without informing the fraud victims and granted her bail immediately, without any objection”.
Opara called on the IGP to withdraw police protection from the suspect and compel her to present herself to defend the fraud charges against her over the properties, which he said the suspect continues to occupy in the Guzape district of Abuja.
“She has illegally occupied this property since August 2024 with the full protection of armed policemen, allegedly on the orders of the IGP without a single title or building approval.
“We previously informed the public that this matter was duly investigated by the EFCC, which uncovered disturbing evidence of document forgery and fraud.
“This included the falsification of Power of Attorney’s, AGIS Title’s, Signatures, and various CAC Company documents, all executed to further her criminal enterprise.
“In fact, she also tendered fake court affidavits and police extracts allegedly aided by the police in an impersonation case she filed in court to procure fraudulent injunctions,” Opara alleged.
He added: “As a matter of fact, on March 06, 2025, the Police and EFCC almost had a confrontation at Plot 4022 Guzape District – the very property the IGP supposedly charged her to court for, yet continues to protect with armed policemen, despite several “Forfeiture Orders” issued by different High Courts.
“When EFCC operatives arrived to effect her arrest for jumping bail, they were prevented from carrying out their lawful operation by the several fully armed police officers guarding the suspect.
“Nonetheless, we are pleased to announce today that justice is gradually taking its course as Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac and her co-conspirators, despite her strong connections to the IGP, have now been formally charged in court via:
“Charge No: CR/76/2025-a 17-count charge including Forgery, Criminal Trespass, Cheating, and violations under the Advance Fee Fraud Act at the Federal High Court. Charge No: CR/77/2025 is a separate case before the Federal High Court.
“A third charge at the FCT High Court – with 5-counts including Forgery, Obtaining by False Pretence, and Advance Fee Fraud offences is awaiting assignment.
“This development is a testament to the resilience of Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
“Despite attempts at intimidation and interference by the IGP, the EFCC has remained committed to ensuring that justice is served. We commend the unrelenting team at the EFCC that has handled this matter with integrity and dedication.
“We also extend our appreciation to the Attorney General of the Federation for refusing to yield to unreasonable pressure and for upholding the rule of law, thereby preserving the sanctity of justice in this matter.
“However, we call on the EFCC Chairman to distance himself from any semblance of injustice by immediately proceeding with the enforcement of the court-sanctioned forfeiture orders issued against the aforementioned properties on March 4, 2025.
“These properties have been illegally occupied by these suspects with the aid of the Police but rightfully belong to 79-year-old Hajia Collen Mero Yesufu.
“We must remind the EFCC Chair that any further attempts to frustrate or delay this process would be a betrayal of justice, and Nigerians are now watching the EFCC closely.
“We ask the National Assembly and relevant oversight bodies to immediately scrutinise the conduct of the IGP in this matter and ensure that all officers who have abused their powers for personal or unprofessional gains are held accountable.
“We also remind the Nigerian judiciary to remain vigilant against any form of abuse by the unscrupulous few who seek to obstruct justice through delay tactics, interference with judicial processes, or baseless criminal charges.
“Finally, we call on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to urgently intervene and investigate the IGP’s unprofessional conduct on this matter.
“It is both shameful and unacceptable that a suspect facing serious criminal charges by the Police still enjoys such close proximity to the Nigerian IGP and continues to enjoy police protection, using the privilege to obstruct lawful actions of EFCC operatives.
“INAHURAT will continue to monitor this case to ensure that the voice of the voiceless is heard as we remain steadfast in the pursuit of justice and defence of human rights”.
TNG reports neither Rebecca Omokamo Isaac, popularly known as Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu, nor Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, could be reached to comment on the matter at the time of filing this report.