From Sola Ojo, Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested Nwobo Williams Chibuike, a suspected fake land vendor, in Abuja.
Chibuike allegedly defrauded victims by offering fictitious plots of land in Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi, and Jikwoyi Village Extension within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated that Chibuike, who posed as Managing Director of C&C Reality & Construction Limited, Dream-Krest Homes and Properties Limited, and Dan Faith Shelters Limited, marketed non-existent properties, collecting payments ranging from ₦3.5 million to ₦60 million for plots in locations like Karsana, Pyakasa, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Katamkpe Extension, Guzape 2, and Kuje.
Investigations, including inquiries with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), confirmed that none of the marketed locations were legitimate. Oyewale said: “The public is hereby alerted to be wary of such vendors, especially itinerant land marketers around the FCT, and be appropriately guided.”
The EFCC plans to charge Chibuike to court upon concluding its investigation.