The Nigeria Police Force has commenced steps to investigate allegations of financial crimes amounting to over ₦178 million against the National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, and other national executive officers of the organisation.
The allegations were contained in a petition submitted to the Inspector-General of Police on July 13, 2026, by the law firm of A.F. Obainoke & Co. on behalf of some elected national officers of the PCRC.
The petition accused Olaniyan and his alleged associates, who are also national executive officers of the PCRC, of financial crimes amounting to over ₦178 million.
The petition stated that the complainants were elected into various national offices of the PCRC in 2022, including the position of National Auditor, while Olaniyan was elected National Chairman and subsequently sworn into office.
In a subsequent letter dated July 20, 2026, the office of the Inspector-General of Police forwarded the petition to the Director of Legal Services of the Nigeria Police Force for appropriate action.
The letter, signed by CP Lateef Ahmed, Principal Staff Officer, stated: “I forward herewith a copy of letter dated 13th July 2026 received from the A. F. Obainoke Co. on the above underlined subject and write to respectfully convey the directive of the Inspector General of Police that you handle” the matter.
The document, which bears the stamp of the Directorate of Legal Services, shows that the petition was received on July 28, 2026.
The development comes amid a series of allegations and internal disputes surrounding the leadership of the PCRC under Olaniyan.
SaharaReporters had reported in July that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 13, AIG Godwin Iguh Eze, postponed the PCRC Zone 13 election amid allegations of manipulation and procedural irregularities.
According to the police statement on the postponement, the AIG said the election could not proceed because “the nomination forms were not made available to the AIG, Zone 13, or the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer” and that “the contestants were also not screened by the AIG, Zone 13, or members of the Zonal Management Team.”
SaharaReporters also gathered at the time that Olaniyan had allegedly failed to forward the names of aspirants to the AIG’s office or the Zonal Management Team for mandatory screening.
Sources further alleged that the PCRC chairman sought to influence the electoral process by promoting preferred candidates.
Olaniyan’s response to those allegations was not obtained despite repeated calls to his mobile phone.
Fresh Allegations
The latest petition comes against the backdrop of previous allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of office and suppression of accountability within the PCRC.
SaharaReporters reported in March that some PCRC members accused Olaniyan of failing to account for more than ₦20 million reportedly generated from registration fees for the organisation’s 2026 national leadership workshop.
Sources alleged that more than 2,000 PCRC members from the six geopolitical zones registered for the workshop at ₦12,000 each in January and February 2026, generating more than ₦20 million.
The sources also alleged that the organisation had not conducted a comprehensive audit of its national accounts for more than three years.
One source had said: “In January and February 2026 alone, over 2,000 PCRC members from the six geopolitical zones registered for the workshop at ₦12,000 each. That is well over ₦20 million generated, yet no account has been rendered. This has become a pattern.”
The allegations also include claims that members were subjected to levies without adequate transparency or approval from the National Executive Committee.
The PCRC National Auditor, Usman Garu, was reportedly prevented from carrying out his statutory duties and publicly humiliated during an NEC meeting after insisting on auditing accounts dating back to 2022.
“Garu was dressed down simply because he insisted on performing his constitutional role,” a source said. “The chairman has not forgiven him for asking to audit accounts dating back to 2022.”
Olaniyan Seeking Another Tenure
Meanwhile, sources within the PCRC told SaharaReporters that despite the allegations of financial impropriety, abuse of office and electoral manipulation surrounding his leadership, Olaniyan is currently pushing to secure another tenure as National Chairman.
The sources said the move has further heightened tensions within the organisation, particularly among members who have been demanding greater financial accountability and adherence to the PCRC constitution.
SaharaReporters had previously reported allegations that Olaniyan was attempting to influence internal electoral processes ahead of the November 29 election, with sources claiming that he had sought to control delegates and sideline perceived opponents.
“This is not an election; it is a coronation,” one senior member had said. “Delegates are handpicked, and dissenting voices are systematically excluded.”
Sources also alleged that elections due in Zones 9, 13 and 16 had not been conducted despite constitutional requirements, with incumbents allowed to remain in office.
Previous Financial Investigation
The controversy also revives questions surrounding a previous investigation into the PCRC’s finances.
In 2023, an eight-member committee was established to investigate allegations involving ₦60.3 million allegedly embezzled by the chairman.
A document obtained by SaharaReporters showed that the committee confirmed that ₦60.3 million had been realised by the PCRC and reviewed expenditure records, leaving a balance of approximately ₦1.4 million.
The committee subsequently recommended measures including limiting the chairman’s powers, enforcing financial discipline and ensuring compliance with the organisation’s constitution.
Despite the committee’s findings and recommendations, sources said no concrete action was taken.
The latest petition therefore places fresh allegations of financial crimes before the police authorities.
Aggrieved PCRC members have previously called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to intervene in the organisation’s crisis, investigate the allegations and restore accountability.
“We are not just concerned about corruption,” one member said. “We are concerned about the survival of this organisation and its integrity.”
As of the time of filing this report, attempts to reach Olaniyan on his mobile phone were unsuccessful.
