The Nigerian police force has nabbed a chef identified as John Cosmos Govi over allegations of housebreaking, administering suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property, and theft.
According to reports, John trained at a catering school in Cotonou, Benin republic. This allowed him to secure employment in the residence.
Investigators revealed that the suspect carefully studied the routine, movements, and security structure of the residence before allegedly carrying out the operation on April 23, 2026. He executed the plan alongside two cohorts identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently at long run.
Further findings revealed that food prepared within the residence was allegedly spiked with a suspected sedative substance intended to render the occupants and security personnel unconscious.
After the substance reportedly took effect, the suspect allegedly facilitated the entry of his accomplices into the residence. The gang vandalized the CCTV monitoring system, burgled the apartment, and absconded with cash alongside 20 luxury wristwatches valued at approximately ₦150 million.
Noting that, The Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) tracked down and apprehended the suspect while he was attempting to flee through the Gwagwalada axis en route to Lagos.
The operation led to the recovery of an iPhone 17 Pro Max belonging to the victim. The Police also recovered a suspected chemical substance which has been forwarded for forensic analysis.
By Musekir Faisat Omolara
