The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a suspect in connection with a viral social media video containing “serious and unsubstantiated” allegations against prominent transport leader Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. Following a coordinated manhunt by the Federal Intelligence Department’s Response Team (FID-IRT), the suspect—identified as Jamiu Akinsanya (alias Siyan)—was traced to the Ikorodu area of Lagos and taken into custody.
The crackdown followed a formal petition by MC Oluomo, who sought a thorough investigation into a Facebook video in which Siyan, a factional member of the NURTW, allegedly linked him to the murder of a pregnant woman in Oshodi. Police sources reveal that upon his arrest, the suspect admitted the claims were entirely fabricated and expressed remorse. He has since been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre following a court order obtained by the FID/IRT legal team to allow for further investigations.
Acting swiftly, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Federal Intelligence Department (FID) directed an immediate investigation. Operatives of the FID Intelligence Response Team (IRT), led by CSP Kasumu Rilwan, commenced a coordinated manhunt, which culminated in the suspect’s arrest in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State.
Police sources disclosed that upon his arrest, the suspect admitted that the allegations contained in the viral video were entirely fabricated. He reportedly expressed remorse and appealed for leniency during interrogation.
Subsequently, the FID/IRT Legal Officer, A.O. Fadipe, obtained a remand order from the Igbosere Magistrate Court to enable further investigation and facilitate the arrest of any other individuals connected to the case.
The suspect has since been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
