By Ayo Kehinde
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the South-West Zonal Women Leader of the City Boys Movement, wanted over an alleged fraud case involving obtaining money by false pretence.
The declaration was announced on Monday via an official notice issued by the Commission and signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
According to the EFCC, Tejuosho is being sought in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged fraudulent activities, although the agency did not disclose full details of the specific transactions or sums involved.
The Commission called on the public to provide information that could lead to her arrest, directing anyone with useful intelligence to report to any EFCC office, the nearest police station, or other security agencies. It added that tips could also be submitted through its official communication channels.
Tejuosho’s inclusion on the EFCC wanted list has drawn attention due to her recent political visibility. She was appointed as the South-West Zonal Women Leader of the City Boys Movement, with responsibilities that include grassroots mobilisation, civic engagement, and coordinating women-focused political activities in the region.
Her emergence on the wanted list has raised concerns about background checks and vetting processes within political support groups, particularly for individuals occupying strategic mobilisation roles.
The development also reconnects with earlier allegations against the suspect. In 2025, the EFCC reportedly interrogated Tejuosho over her alleged involvement in an appointment and contract scam.
Tejuosho, founder of Haleems Integrated Services Limited, was accused by multiple victims of collecting money under the pretext of securing federal government appointments and contracts.
Counsel to one of the petitioners, Tolu Babaleye, had alleged that she operated a scheme involving forged documents and fake appointment letters, and falsely claimed links to the Office of the National Security Adviser to gain credibility.
