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…Says investigation reveals large-scale fraud, impersonation, forgery
The Nigeria Police Force said it has concluded investigations into what it describes as a deliberate and criminal plot by three Ghanaian nationals and a Nigerian accomplice to fraudulently take over a Nigerian-owned company, JonahCapital Nigeria Limited, and its interests in the River Park Estate development.
At a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, revealed that the suspects, Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo, all citizens of Ghana, and a Nigerian, Abu Arome, will face prosecution for an elaborate conspiracy involving corporate fraud, forgery, impersonation, and criminal breach of trust, among other charges.
According to Adejobi, the police investigation unearthed compelling evidence showing that the accused individuals fraudulently altered the ownership structure of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited by illegally increasing its share capital from one million to one hundred million shares, and allotting 99 million shares to themselves without the consent of the legitimate stakeholders.
The scheme, he said, was executed through the use of forged board resolutions and signatures, including those of Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa and John Richard Johnson, a South African co-financier of the company.
Adejobi added that Samuel Jonah and Kojo Mensah further compounded their actions by falsely presenting themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), deceiving the agency into accepting falsified documents and authorising the illegal corporate restructuring.
In a parallel development, the police established that the suspects’ purported acquisition of shares in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited, the firm behind River Park Estate, was similarly fraudulent.
The Force emphasised that fraud vitiates consent under Nigerian law, rendering the acquisition invalid and reaffirming Paulo Homes Limited, led by Paul Odili, as the lawful owner with 8,000,000 shares acquired via a valid agreement.
The police also dismissed reports suggesting that the suspects had been cleared by a Special Investigation Panel, noting that the panel’s report recommended that case files be forwarded to the Force Legal Department for vetting and retained by the Inspector-General’s Monitoring Unit for further action.
Despite multiple summons, including one referenced as CR:3000/IGP.SEC/MU/T.4/ADM/ABJ/VOL.118/25 dated June 2, 2025, the suspects failed to honour the invitations, instead opting for legal obstructions, press campaigns, and public accusations of bias against senior police officers.
The Police also confirmed that a diplomatic notice was sent to the Ghanaian High Commission on June 24, 2025, in line with international protocol.
“This is not a mere business disagreement or diplomatic issue. It is a serious criminal case that threatens the integrity of Nigeria’s corporate system and legal institutions.
“The manipulation of national agencies through forged identities and documents is a direct affront to our national sovereignty”, Adejobi said.
Abu Arome, who the police say falsely acted as company secretary to JonahCapital Nigeria Limited, will also be prosecuted for impersonation and his role in facilitating dubious corporate filings.
Reiterating the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to the rule of law and due process, Adejobi said Nigeria welcomes foreign investment that operates transparently and legally, but will not allow foreign or local actors to subvert the country’s legal and regulatory systems.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has assured that the Force remains committed to professionalism, impartiality, and justice,” he said, calling on the public, media, and diplomatic community to respect the ongoing judicial processes and refrain from narratives that could harm the pursuit of truth or international relations.
