The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected cyber fraudster accused of running a fake admission racket in the name of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.
The suspect, identified as **Samson Olamilekan Owolade** of Ipogun, Akure, was apprehended on Friday, September 5, 2025, by operatives of the Command’s Cybercrime Unit. Police say Owolade is behind several online platforms used to defraud unsuspecting applicants seeking admission into the Academy.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, Owolade faces charges related to cyber fraud, defamation of character, and attempts to incite disaffection against the Academy and its cadets.
Investigators revealed that the suspect created multiple fraudulent channels, including a WhatsApp group named *“NPA RC12 Guide and Updates”* with over 370 members, where at least 100 aspiring applicants had already fallen victim. He also allegedly managed a Facebook page titled *“POLAC UPDATES GROUP”*, which was used to mislead the public and spread malicious content against the institution.
Items recovered from the suspect include several mobile phones, laptops, Wi-Fi devices, routers, and multiple SIM cards believed to have been used in his operations. Police confirmed that Owolade has made a confessional statement and that efforts are underway to track down his accomplices.
The case is expected to be transferred to the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano, for further investigation and prosecution.
The Police Command cautioned parents, guardians, and prospective applicants against patronizing individuals or online groups promising admission into the Academy, stressing that admissions are strictly merit-based and handled only through official channels.
For inquiries and verified information, the Command urged the public to contact its official helplines and social media platforms.
