Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the suspended South-West Zonal Coordinator of the Women’s Wing of the City Boy Movement. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest, stating that Tejuosho was apprehended on September 8 and is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency. This arrest concludes a months-long search for Tejuosho, who was declared wanted by the commission in April.
Tejuosho’s arrest is linked to a complex history of ongoing investigations. She previously came under the EFCC’s radar concerning an extensive appointment and contract scam. In June 2025, she was subjected to intense interrogation following multiple complaints that she had allegedly swindled unsuspecting individuals out of significant sums of money. The EFCC’s investigation revealed that Tejuosho utilized fake appointment letters and forged official documents to convince her victims.
The EFCC identified Tejuosho as a 41-year-old Lagos State indigene residing at House A26, Aso Grove Estate, Maitama Extension, Abuja. At the time of her declaration as wanted, the commission appealed to the public for information leading to her capture. Tejuosho is the founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited and allegedly used her influence to secure federal government appointments and lucrative contracts.
Following her initial interrogation in June 2025, Tejuosho was granted administrative bail while investigations continued. In response to the EFCC declaring her wanted in April, the City Boy Movement swiftly suspended Tejuosho from her role as the South-West Zonal Coordinator of its Women’s Wing. The youth-driven political advocacy group emphasized that the action was taken to protect its image, credibility, and ethical standards.
The City Boy Movement is known for its staunch support of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and his Renewed Hope Agenda. The group stated that Tejuosho’s suspension was necessary as an administrative measure to ensure that the EFCC’s investigation could proceed without interference, obstruction, or undue influence. This move allowed the EFCC to continue its investigation into Tejuosho’s alleged fraudulent activities.
Tejuosho’s alleged fraudulent activities involved convincing victims that she could secure federal government appointments and lucrative contracts. The EFCC’s investigation revealed that she used fake appointment letters and forged official documents to deceive her victims. The commission’s efforts to bring Tejuosho to justice have been ongoing for several months, culminating in her arrest on September 8.
The EFCC’s arrest of Tejuosho highlights the commission’s commitment to investigating and prosecuting cases of alleged fraud. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that Tejuosho is currently in custody and that the investigation is ongoing. The EFCC’s efforts aim to bring perpetrators of financial crimes to justice and protect the public from fraudulent activities.
Key points
- - Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the suspended South-West Zonal Coordinator of the Women’s Wing of the City Boy Movement, has been arrested by the EFCC over allegations of obtaining money by false pretense. - Tejuosho was declared wanted by the EFCC in April and was apprehended on September 8. - The EFCC’s investigation revealed that Tejuosho used fake appointment letters and forged official documents to convince her victims that she could secure federal government appointments and lucrative contracts.
