Kwara Government Files Fresh Charges Against Saraki Citing Evidence in Offa Robbery Case

Kwara State files 20-count charges against Bukola Saraki over the Offa robbery. The government cites new evidence while Saraki claims political victimization.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

New Legal Front in the Offa Armed Robbery Investigation

The Kwara State government has formally advised former Senate President Bukola Saraki and several high-profile associates to prepare their legal defense against newly filed criminal charges. Dated April 9, 2026, the 20-count indictment accuses Saraki, former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, and two other aides of providing support to the gang responsible for the 2018 Offa armed robbery. State officials contend that the move is a necessary legal response to evidence that has surfaced during the prolonged investigation and trial of the principal suspects.

Evidence Recovered from Government House Facilities

A central pillar of the state's current prosecution is the claim that weapons and other criminal exhibits linked to the robbery were recovered from the Kwara State Government House in 2018. According to the Commissioner of Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, these items were previously tendered in court during the initial trial phase. The government argues that the recovery of such materials within official quarters necessitates a full judicial inquiry into the level of involvement or negligence by the state's former leadership.

Appellate Affirmation of Principal Suspect Convictions

The fresh charges follow a significant ruling by the Court of Appeal, which upheld the convictions of the primary robbers involved in the 2018 heist. During their trials, some convicts, including Ayo Akinnibosun, reportedly testified to their roles as enforcement figures for the political organization led by Saraki. The Kwara government asserts that these judicial confirmations provide the legal basis to pursue those suspected of facilitating the gang’s activities through funding or weaponry.