The self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in Osun few hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
According to Punch report on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the Osun Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi told the publication that Adeniyi was arrested in his hideout in Osun by the Intelligence Response Team from Abuja.
He is likely to be transferred to Abuja later today.
“Yes, it is confirmed. The Intelligence Response Team from Abuja arrested him here in Osun,” Ojelabi said.
A video of the arrest showed Adeyemi dressed in a light blue traditional outfit while surrounded by security operatives.
In the footage, he appeared serious and visibly concerned as he responded to questions from officers.
When asked to identify himself, Adeyemi initially declined to give a direct response.
“I’ve mentioned it, sir,” he said.
The officers insisted that he state his name again.
“Mention it for us, please. What is your name? What is your name?” one of the officers asked.
Adeyemi replied, “I’ve said it several times.”
His arrest came hours after Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his arrest following his failure to appear for arraignment over alleged conspiracy, forgery and impersonation
