The Ghana Police Service, acting through its Eastern South Regional Command, recently detained a 36‑year‑old Nigerian national named Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, who is sought by Nigerian authorities in connection with the homicide of an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and her daughter.
According to regional commander DCOP George Ohene‑Boadi, the suspect fled Nigeria shortly after the alleged crime and sought refuge among acquaintances in the Akutia district of the Eastern Region.
Law enforcement officials became aware of Fajemirokun’s whereabouts after a video surfaced that implicated him in the abduction and murder of Lasisi Funmilayo, an FRSC employee, and her daughter Sewa in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The video provided investigators with sufficient leads, prompting an intelligence‑driven operation that resulted in his arrest at a friend’s residence without incident.
DCOP Ohene‑Boadi emphasized that the successful apprehension illustrates the effectiveness of cross‑border collaboration between Ghanaian and Nigerian police agencies.
The suspect is currently in custody while Ghanaian authorities coordinate with their Nigerian counterparts to initiate extradition proceedings and ensure that the case proceeds through the appropriate legal channels.
The incident has attracted considerable public attention in both countries, highlighting the importance of swift and coordinated law‑enforcement responses to serious transnational crimes. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward, underscoring the role of community cooperation in the pursuit of justice.
