It additionally alleges cyberstalking, forgery, and giving false info in opposition to lawyer Victor Ukutt and two others, Whoba Ogo and Ukachi Whoba, who’re reportedly exterior the nation.
SaharaReporters has obtained the ultimate web page of the police investigation report on the alleged illegal conversion of funds belonging to Woobs Assets Restricted, which implicates the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe.
The report, signed by CP Emmanuel A. Aina of the Particular Enquiry Bureau (SEB), Power Prison Investigation Division (FCID), Abuja, concludes {that a} prima facie case of felony conspiracy and contempt of courtroom has been established in opposition to Fidelity Bank Plc, led by Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe.
It additionally alleges cyberstalking, forgery, and giving false info in opposition to lawyer Victor Ukutt and two others, Whoba Ogo and Ukachi Whoba, who’re reportedly exterior the nation.
The police really helpful that the case file be forwarded to the Authorized and Prosecution Part for vetting and doable prosecution.
The investigation pertains to the alleged unlawful switch of ₦692 million from Woobs Assets Restricted’s account, which Fidelity Bank claimed was moved right into a suspense account pending decision of possession disputes.
One of many costs later filed in courtroom alleges that Victor Ukutt, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, and Whoba Ugwunna Ogo (now at massive) conspired between 2011 and 2023 in Lagos to fraudulently convert about ₦19 billion belonging to Woobs Assets Restricted, understanding the funds had been proceeds of theft or fraud, from the corporate’s account at Fidelity Bank.
In the meantime, the final web page of the police investigation report into the matter, consisting of the conclusion and suggestion, which was solely obtained by SaharaReporters reads: ”In view of the above information, a Prima Facie case of Prison Conspiracy and Contempt of Courtroom have been established in opposition to Fidelity Bank Plc led by her Director, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe.
“Additionally, Offences of Cyberstalking, forgery and Giving False info have been established in opposition to Barr. Victor Ukutt and the opposite two suspects viz: Whoba Ogoh and Ukachi Whoba who’re presently exterior the nation.
“Due to this fact, it is suggested that the duplicate case file be despatched to Authorized and Prosecution Part for vetting, recommendation and doable prosecution.
“Hooked up herewith are the Licensed True Copies (CTC) of the detailed Police Investigation Report, Statements of Victor Ukutt; the Managing Director, Fidelity Bank PLC, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe and Mr. James Onyemenam as requested.”
The report was signed by CP Emmanuel A. Aina, Commissioner of Police, Particular Enquiry Bureau (SEB), Power Prison Investigation Division (FCID), Space 10, Garki, Abuja.
Background
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the Nigerian authorities not too long ago withdrew Onyeali-Ikpe’s title from an ongoing felony case involving an alleged multi-billion-naira fraud.
The case, initiated by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), targets lawyer Victor Ukutt; Whoba Ugwunna Ogo (who’s reportedly at massive); Fidelity Bank Plc; and beforehand, Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe, over the alleged illegal conversion of funds belonging to Woobs Assets Restricted.
Woobs Assets Restricted is an actual property improvement and facility administration firm.
Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe was initially listed because the third defendant in Cost No: FHC/L/138C/2025. Filed in February 2025, the case names the Federal Republic of Nigeria because the complainant, with Victor Ukutt, Fidelity Bank Plc, and Whoba Ugwunna Ogo as the primary, second, and fourth defendants, respectively.
Nevertheless, in an amended 10-count cost filed on Could 5, 2025, the Federal Authorities dropped Onyeali-Ikpe’s title from the checklist of defendants and changed her with Safiya Whoba.
The AGF Workplace has denied the allegation, saying the justice minister exercised his constitutional powers to enter a nolle prosequi—formally withdrawing the prosecution—after a complete assessment of the case discovered no direct hyperlink between Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe and the alleged fraudulent account.
SaharaReporters additionally not too long ago reported that Onyeali-Ikpe had confessed to paying N5 billion to safe her launch from police custody amid an ongoing multi-billion naira fraud case.
In a dialog solely obtained by SaharaReporters, Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe instructed a long-standing financial institution buyer, recognized solely as Uba, that she paid N5 billion to bail herself after being arrested by the Nigerian Police in reference to the case.
Nevertheless, in a current assertion, she denied that the N5 billion was a bribe, saying it was a bail bond paid to the police.
