Osun Police Confirm Arrest of Alleged Fake PFIPC Director Adeniyi Adeyemi
Osun State police have confirmed the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged director-general of the non-existent Presidential Intervention Promotion Council, who was later seen boarding a private jet under security escort.
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Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the Director-General of the Presidential Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), a body authorities say does not exist within the federal government structure, Naija News reported.
Adeyemi’s arrest underscores ongoing concerns about individuals impersonating government officials, according to the report published on July 15, 2026. The PFIPC has not been recognized as a legitimate federal agency by any official government source.
Despite his arrest, Adeyemi was later seen boarding a private jet to Abuja under the watch of plain-clothed security operatives, Daily Trust reported on July 16, 2026. A video reviewed by the outlet showed him dressed in blue traditional attire as he was escorted onto the aircraft.
The circumstances surrounding his transfer to the capital remain unexplained. Neither police nor federal authorities have issued a joint statement detailing charges or investigative findings. The movement of a suspect via private jet has raised questions about protocol and jurisdictional handling of the case.
Daily Trust’s report noted the organization’s designation as a phantom council, citing official descriptions. No further details on legal proceedings or official charges were provided in either source.