A bitter marital dispute involving a Nigerian international footballer has spiraled into a complex web of alleged corporate fraud, property takeover, police investigations and court actions spanning Lagos and Abuja.
Olanrewaju Kayode, a professional striker currently playing for Turkish club Esenler Erokspor, had petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he described as a calculated attempt by his estranged wife, Ezinne Dora Okoro, and several associates to seize control of his company and take possession of assets he claims to have acquired through years of football earnings.
The petition, dated February 9, 2026 and addressed to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, alleges a “well-coordinated criminal conspiracy” involving forgery, falsification of corporate records and the unlawful takeover of his company, DE J-S Concept Limited.
The unfolding drama has already resulted in the arrest and detention of an Abuja-based lawyer and the issuance of an arrest warrant by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
From Football Success to Domestic Crisis
Kayode’s petition and supporting statements portray a once-stable family life that gradually descended into turmoil amid accusations of infidelity, financial disputes and deepening mistrust.
The footballer said his family relocated from Turkey to Nigeria primarily to improve the educational welfare of their three children while he continued his professional career abroad, including a stint with Turkish club Gençlerbirliği.
According to him, the marriage began to deteriorate around 2023 when he allegedly discovered that his wife had become involved in an extramarital relationship.
He further accused her of living an extravagant lifestyle funded through several loans from financial institutions—debts he said he later settled himself to protect the family’s reputation.
“I have always provided heavily for my family,” Kayode said, claiming he paid his children’s school fees in international schools both in Europe and Nigeria and placed his wife on a monthly allowance running into millions of naira.
Battle for Control of Company
At the center of the dispute lies DE J-S Concept Limited, a company Kayode said he established in 2019 to manage his investments, particularly in real estate.
According to him, the company was incorporated with a share capital of ₦10 million, with 95 percent of the shares belonging to him and 5 percent allocated to his wife.
However, he alleged that sometime in 2024, his estranged wife, in collaboration with Abuja-based lawyer Asuquo Oyokunyi Ulo and unnamed officials of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), forged his signature and altered the company’s corporate records.
The petition claims the share capital was subsequently increased from ₦10 million to ₦30 million, with ₦20.5 million shares allegedly assigned to his wife—effectively converting her minority stake into majority ownership.
Kayode further alleged that he was unlawfully removed as company secretary and replaced with the lawyer, Ulo, without his knowledge or authorization.
Luxury Cars, Mansions and Missing Documents
The footballer alleged that the disputed corporate changes enabled his estranged wife and her associates to gain control of several assets, including luxury vehicles and residential properties worth hundreds of millions of naira.
Among the assets he claims were taken are two luxury vehicles—a 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE—along with original property documents and multiple residential buildings.
He further alleged that some of the properties were acquired through a real estate developer, Ugochukwu Igboanugo of Ziloc Construction Limited, who handled many of his property transactions in Lagos.
Kayode claims the developer remains in possession of some original property documents and has allegedly been collecting rents from the properties.
Receipts obtained by our correspondent show that payments for the buildings were made directly by the footballer to the developer.
Police Arrest Lawyer Over Alleged Forgery
The dispute escalated when the Nigeria Police Force reportedly detained the lawyer, Asuquo Oyokunyi Ulo, over his alleged involvement in the falsification of Corporate Affairs Commission documents relating to DE J-S Concept Limited.
Sources said Ulo, a partner in a corporate law practice, was picked up on Monday, February 23, 2026 and was held at the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Team facility at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
During interrogation, the lawyer reportedly told investigators he had never met the footballer and had only been contracted by another legal practitioner to carry out corporate filings for a fee.
Divorce Battle and Asset Claims
The footballer’s estranged wife is also reported to have filed for divorce.
Sources say she is currently holding on to some of the cars and other properties belonging to the footballer as part of her claims in the divorce proceedings, despite the absence of any court ruling granting her ownership as a result of the alleged falsified DE J-S Concept Limited corporate documents.
Kayode, however, insists that all the properties and vehicles were acquired through his personal earnings as a professional footballer.
Family Rift and Children at the Center
Beyond the legal battle, the dispute has also taken an emotional toll on the couple’s children.
Kayode alleged that his wife left Nigeria with their children at one point without informing him, prompting him to seek the assistance of security agencies to locate them.
According to him, authorities later traced the children to Abuja and returned them to him temporarily before further investigations continued.
The footballer also maintained that he later saw videos showing one of his children celebrating a birthday abroad without his knowledge or participation.
Property Dispute Escalates in Lekki
Meanwhile, the property dispute has spilled into civil legal proceedings in Lagos.
On March 4, 2026, TVO Partners, a Lagos-based law firm, issued a formal quit notice to the footballer and occupants of a five-bedroom duplex located at House No. 5, Block F, Plot 4, Pinnock Beach Estate, Ajiran, Lekki—one of the properties linked to DE J-S Concept Limited.
The letter, acting on behalf of the company, withdrew the licence previously granted to the occupants to live in the property and directed them to vacate by April 30, 2026.
“TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that your continued occupation of the Property after the stated date shall constitute unlawful occupation,” the notice warned, adding that legal steps would be taken to recover possession if the directive is ignored.
FCT High Court Issues Arrest Warrant
In a related development, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a warrant of arrest against Ezinne Dora Okoro.
The warrant, dated February 16, 2026 and signed by Hon. Justice M. M. Adamu, directs all police officers to arrest the defendant over allegations of cyberstalking and cyberbullying.
The criminal case was filed by the Nigeria Police Force as complainant.
A Case Drawing National Attention
The unfolding saga blends elements of marital breakdown, corporate governance disputes, property ownership battles and criminal investigations.
Legal observers say the case highlights the complexities that can arise when marital disputes intersect with corporate control and high-value assets.
Kayode, for his part, insists his petition is simply an attempt to protect what he describes as years of hard work.
“This reckless confidence that nothing can be done has compelled me to seek urgent intervention,” he wrote in his petition.
As of the time of filing this report, the individuals named in the allegations had not publicly responded to the claims.
With police investigations ongoing and court proceedings already underway, the case is expected to test both criminal and civil legal frameworks in the weeks ahead.