The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, a suspended South-West coordinator of the women’s wing of the City Boy Movement, over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence.
Tejuosho, who is 41, was taken into custody on September 8, according to the anti-graft agency, several months after she was publicly declared wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud.
Her arrest brings a new development to a case that had been under investigation since 2025, when complaints were reportedly made over allegations involving purported federal government appointments and contracts.
The EFCC had earlier sought information from members of the public about Tejuosho’s whereabouts after declaring her wanted in April 2026.
The commission identified her as a Lagos State indigene and listed her last known address as Aso Grove Estate, Maitama Extension, Abuja.
The agency had appealed to anyone with information that could assist investigators in locating her to contact its offices or other security agencies.
Tejuosho subsequently came into the spotlight again following confirmation that she had been arrested and was in EFCC custody.
The allegations against her reportedly centre on claims that she collected money from individuals while promising to facilitate government appointments and contracts.
Investigators had previously examined claims that she used documents presented as official appointment letters and other purported government-related documents to convince individuals that she had the necessary connections to secure positions or contracts for them.
The allegations remain subject to investigation, and the arrest does not amount to a finding of guilt.
Tejuosho, who is also identified as the founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, had previously been questioned by the EFCC in 2025 over the alleged appointment and contract scheme.
Following that earlier questioning, she was reportedly granted administrative bail while the investigation continued.
The matter later escalated when the EFCC declared her wanted, prompting renewed efforts to locate her.
Her connection to the City Boy Movement added a political dimension to the case.
The City Boy Movement is a youth-focused political advocacy organisation that supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration, including his bid for a second term in the 2027 presidential election.
Before her arrest, Tejuosho served as the organisation’s South-West Zonal Coordinator of the Women’s Wing.
However, after the EFCC declared her wanted in April, the movement announced her immediate suspension from the position.
The organisation said the suspension would remain in place pending the conclusion of the investigation.
The movement described the decision as an administrative step intended to protect its reputation, credibility and ethical standards while allowing the investigation to proceed without interference.
It also stated that its officials were expected to maintain standards of accountability and proper conduct.
The suspension meant that Tejuosho was no longer acting in her leadership position within the movement when she was eventually arrested.
The latest development is likely to increase attention on the relationship between political advocacy organisations and the conduct of their individual members, particularly as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The allegations also highlight the risks associated with claims of access to government appointments and contracts.
Government appointments and public contracts are often attractive to individuals seeking opportunities, making promises of access to influential officials a potential avenue for fraud.
The EFCC has repeatedly warned Nigerians against paying individuals who claim they can secure government positions or contracts through personal connections.
In cases involving alleged fake appointment letters or fabricated government documents, investigators typically have to establish whether the documents were created or knowingly used to deceive victims and whether money changed hands as a result.
The ongoing investigation will therefore be expected to determine the identities of the individuals who allegedly paid money, the amounts involved, the nature of the promises made and whether any documents were used to support the claims.
Investigators may also examine the financial transactions allegedly connected to the case and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The arrest could consequently lead to further questioning and potentially additional arrests if investigators establish links between Tejuosho and other people suspected of participating in the alleged scheme.
For now, the EFCC has confirmed that Tejuosho remains in its custody as the investigation continues.
Her case also demonstrates how an investigation that initially attracted attention in 2025 continued for more than a year before authorities announced her arrest after declaring her wanted.
The development comes at a time when Nigerian anti-graft agencies are under pressure to pursue cases involving alleged financial crimes while ensuring that suspects are afforded due process.
An arrest allows investigators to question a suspect and gather evidence, but any eventual criminal liability must be determined through the appropriate legal process.
The City Boy Movement’s decision to suspend Tejuosho before the arrest also means the organisation had already publicly separated her official role from the ongoing investigation.
The group’s action was not itself a determination of guilt and was described as a temporary administrative measure pending the outcome of the case.
The latest development has nevertheless drawn attention because of Tejuosho’s previous political activities and her former position within a movement supporting the president’s 2027 campaign.
The case is expected to remain under investigation as the EFCC works to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged financial transactions and determine whether charges will eventually be filed.
Until the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings are concluded, the allegations against Tejuosho remain unproven.
For members of the public, the case serves as another warning to exercise caution when approached by individuals claiming they can secure government jobs, appointments or lucrative contracts in exchange for money.
Any such opportunity should be independently verified through the relevant government institution before financial commitments are made.
As the investigation continues, attention will now focus on the evidence gathered by the EFCC, the alleged victims involved and whether other individuals connected to the purported appointment and contract scheme will also be identified.
The arrest marks the latest chapter in a case that began with allegations of financial deception and later expanded into a wanted-person investigation before culminating in Tejuosho being taken into EFCC custody.
