Tompolo has consistently been in the news recently, due to his runnings with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The police has denied receiving the warrant for the arrest of the ex-militant leader. According to Punch, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole said:
“We have not received the court order on Tompolo till now and that is why we have not effected his arrest.”
Following the refusal of repented militant to appear beforeJustice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. The EFCC has levelled different fraud allegations against Tomplo and his accomplice, the former boss of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA),Patrick Akpobolokemi.
In a fresh charge brought against him recently, the ex-militant leader was accused of defrauding the Federal Government to the tune of N22.8b. Akpobolokemi is currently standing trial, but Tompolo has refused to show up in court, despite a court order that was issued for him to appear in court.
Tompolo has however denied receiving any order from the court. Meanwhile, ex-militants have asked President Buhari to leave their leader alone.