Nigerian Police Declares UK-Based Woman Declared Wanted
Mrs. Dorcas Adeyinka, a United Kingdom-based Nigerian businesswoman, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to publicly retract what she described as false allegations and a defamatory declaration of her being wanted, following “fabricated” claims to tarnish her image over a case.
According to her, the matter started after the death of a woman identified as Folusho, popularly known as Iya Ibeji, on April 9, 2024.
Adeyinka clarified that, contrary to widespread speculation, she never met the deceased in person.
She explained that Iya Ibeji was only a beneficiary of her foundation’s charity initiative, receiving ₦80,000 worth of food items and ₦20,000 in cash every month.
Adeyinka stated that official autopsy confirmed that the deceased died of natural causes due to tuberculosis.
In a press release signed on Monday as the Managing Director of the Dorcas Adeyinka Empowerment Foundation, Mrs. Adeyinka urged the police to take decisive action against those behind what she described as “malicious petitions.”
She insisted that the case must proceed in court transparently and without bias.
Adeyinka noted that she’s open to being investigated by any neutral team within the Nigerian Police Force, but not by any unit associated with ACP Muyiwa Adejobi.
She further accused Adejobi of abusing state instruments, including the Nigerian Police National Cyber Center (NCC), to allegedly torment her.
The statement read, “I, Mrs. Dorcas Adeyinka, a UK-based businesswoman, philanthropist, and Managing Director of the Dorcas Adeyinka Empowerment Foundation, find it imperative to publicly address the ongoing violations of my fundamental human rights and the persistent defamation of my character by individuals operating under the guise of the Nigerian Police Force.
“In April 2024, while in Nigeria for medical treatment and cultural engagements—including the conferment of chieftaincy titles Otun Yeye Oge and Are Iya Taiyese—I became the target of a coordinated smear campaign by persons with whom I had prior disagreements on social media. These individuals took advantage of my presence in Nigeria, fabricating allegations against me and spreading false narratives in a bid to tarnish my image.
“The situation escalated following the unfortunate death of a woman named Folusho, also known as Iya Ibeji, on April 9, 2024. Contrary to online speculation, I had never met the deceased in person. She was simply a beneficiary of my foundation’s charitable outreach, receiving monthly assistance comprising ₦80,000 worth of food items and ₦20,000 in cash,” Adeyinka said.
According to her, shortly after her passing, malicious rumors were circulated online, falsely accusing her of being responsible for iya ibeji death.
‘Initially dismissed as baseless online chatter, I was later contacted via WhatsApp by individuals claiming to represent the Inspector-General of Police’s Monitoring Unit. They indicated that I was under investigation for cyberbullying and cyberstalking, which shockingly evolved into a murder allegation without due process or credible evidence.
“Despite notifying the authorities of my health condition and my lawyer’s intention to submit formal communication, my health concerns were disregarded. The situation culminated in my image being published on the official social media pages of the Nigeria Police Force on May 12, 2024, labelling me “WANTED” for murder, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and extortion.
“This public declaration—made without thorough investigation or due process—caused severe reputational damage and emotional distress. I voluntarily presented myself, along with substantial documentation and evidence disproving the allegations. The complainant, under questioning, failed to provide any evidence supporting her claims. Furthermore, an official autopsy confirmed that the deceased died of natural causes due to tuberculosis,” she explained.
The statement continues, “To date, there has been no public retraction or clarification issued by the Nigerian Police, despite the autopsy results and lack of evidence.
“Meanwhile, those responsible for the false petition—who even alleged that I confessed to injecting the deceased—have not been held accountable for their fabrications. I call on the Nigerian Police to publicly retract the false allegations and clear my name.
“Take decisive action against those who filed malicious petitions and ensure that this matter proceeds to court transparently and without bias.
“I am open to investigation by any team of the Nigerian Police and not by any team close or associated with ACP. Muyiwa Adejobi. For the records Muyiwa Adejobi has been using every instrument of the state to torment me.”
According to Adeyinka, “The recent one is the Nigerian Police National Cyber Center (NCC). I am very sure the Inspector General of Police is not aware of this abuse of office by Prince Adejobi Muyiwa but this open press release is for his attention.
“Finally, this press statement serves as a formal demand for justice and a call to restore my dignity, reputation, and constitutional rights. I remain committed to truth, integrity, and service to humanity through my foundation,” she added.
