The Airport Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspect identified as Precious Onudhona for his involvement in a ₦48,500,000 fraud.
Onudhona, 24, who hails from Delta State, was apprehended by the Command’s Anti-Fraud Unit following actionable intelligence on February 2, 2026, at the airport while on his way to board a flight to Asaba.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Adeola.
“Initial investigations revealed that the suspect became involved in fraudulent activities in 2023 after joining a syndicate engaged in romance-related scams. The syndicate allegedly targeted unsuspecting victims via social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, using carefully crafted false identities and deceptive narratives.
“Further findings indicate that the suspect posed as ‘Travis Kevin’, a white American medical doctor, and fraudulently created a fake banking domain displaying fictitious account balances. He reportedly used this platform to solicit funds from victims under the pretense of repaying them within a short period.
“The funds were claimed to be needed for feeding and medical supplies after he allegedly sustained injuries in the line of duty which he received through cryptocurrency,” the statement said.
Commenting on the arrest, the Airport Commissioner of Police, CP Ogunbode Olufunke, directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ensure that justice is served and that all other members of the fraud syndicate are identified and apprehended.
CP Olufunke reaffirmed the Command’s zero-tolerance stance against all forms of criminality within the airport ecosystem, describing the aviation environment as a highly sensitive corridor that must not be exploited for unlawful activities.
She added that the suspect would be transferred to Interpol section for continuation of investigation and prosecution.
