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By John Ogunsemore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute, two former staff of Union Bank in Makurdi, Benue State for allegedly stealing the sum of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank.
In a Saturday statement, the EFCC said operatives of its Makurdi Zonal Command arrested the suspects on Friday, June 21 in Makurdi.
The EFCC said the suspects were arrested following a petition against them by the bank on fraudulent debits on a deceased customer, Emmanuel Azer Agenna’s account.
“Their dealings were uncovered when the family of the deceased approached the bank for the balance on the account of the deceased for probate processing.
“The family disputed the balance given to them by the bank and subsequently sent a complaint to the bank regarding unauthorised debits on the account.
“Based on their complaints, the bank carried out an internal investigation and its findings revealed that a debit card was procured on the deceased’s customer account on May 10, 2023 by Idah Ogoh, one of the bank’s Sales and Service Associates which was authorised by the bank on the same date.
“Further findings by the bank showed that the procured card by Ogoh was handed over to another Sales and Service Associates, Agbo Okwute who eventually delivered the card to an accomplice for transfer and withdrawal of funds from the account of the deceased,” the statement reads in part.
The EFCC said several withdrawals were allegedly made by the suspects.
The anti-graft commission said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
