A controversial case involving a prominent Lagos businessman and his former lover is reportedly being investigated by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police Force following allegations of theft, intimidation and attempted property takeover.
The businessman, described by sources as a major player in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, has been accused of secretly taking his partner’s used sanitary pad during a visit to her Ikoyi residence — an incident the woman reportedly believed could be linked to ritual purposes.
According to accounts circulating around the case, the woman claimed she discovered the sanitary pad missing after the businessman visited her apartment earlier this year while she was menstruating.
Suspicious over the disappearance, she reportedly confronted him and allegedly found the used sanitary pad hidden inside one of his bags after searching his belongings.
The woman reportedly became frightened by the discovery and immediately distanced herself from the businessman, whom she had allegedly dated for several years.
Sources familiar with the matter claimed the businessman had previously funded her luxury lifestyle, sponsored trips and allegedly purchased a house for her in Lagos during the relationship.
The situation reportedly escalated after the breakup, with the woman accusing the businessman and some associates of illegally entering her apartment and carting away valuables including vehicles, cash and jewellery.
Among the items allegedly taken were a Range Rover, a 2024 Lexus RX350, foreign currency and expensive jewellery worth thousands of pounds.
The woman also alleged that ownership documents relating to the Lagos property initially acquired in her name were fraudulently altered and reissued to reflect the businessman’s ownership.
She further claimed that her family members had faced threats, harassment and intimidation since the dispute began, raising fears over her personal safety.
Sources said the matter is currently receiving attention from the SFU in Ikoyi following petitions submitted by the woman through her legal representatives after she reportedly left the country.
Police authorities have not publicly confirmed full details of the investigation, while no court has established the criminal allegations made by either side as of the time of filing this report.
The businessman at the centre of the controversy has also not issued any public statement regarding the allegations.
