Chef Nabbed for Allegedly Drugging Boss, Stealing ₦150m Valuables

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, administering suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property, and theft involving the robbery of luxury items and valuables from a residence in Abuja.
The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT).
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who reportedly trained at a catering school in Cotonou, Benin Republic, secured employment as a chef in the residence after establishing contact with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, who are currently at large.
According to the statement, findings indicated that the suspect carefully studied the routine, movements, and security structure of the residence before allegedly executing the operation on April 23, 2026.
Further investigations revealed that food prepared within the residence was allegedly laced with a suspected sedative substance intended to incapacitate the occupants and security personnel.
The police spokesperson stated that after the substance took effect, the suspect allegedly facilitated the entry of his accomplices into the residence, where the gang vandalised the CCTV monitoring system, ransacked the apartment, and carted away cash alongside 20 luxury wristwatches valued at approximately One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (₦150,000,000).
He added that operatives of the FID-IRT later intercepted the suspects while they were allegedly attempting to flee through the Gwagwalada axis en route to Lagos.
“During the operation, an iPhone 17 Pro Max belonging to the victim was recovered alongside a suspected chemical substance, which has since been forwarded for forensic analysis,” the statement said.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to combating criminal activities and ensuring that all persons involved in organised crimes are brought to justice,” he added.