By Charles Nwoke
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nwobo Williams Chibuike, a suspected fraudulent land vendor, in Abuja.
Chibuike, a native of Ebonyi State, allegedly defrauded several individuals by offering fake plots of land in various parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi, and Jikwoyi Village Extension.
According to the EFCC, Chibuike posed as the Managing Director of three unregistered firms: C&C Realty & Construction Limited, Dream-Krest Homes and Properties Limited, and Dan Faith Shelters Limited.
He reportedly collected payments ranging from N3.5 million to N60 million from unsuspecting victims in areas such as Karsana, Pyakasa, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Katampe Extension, Guzape 2, and Kuje.
Investigations revealed that the plots advertised and sold by Chibuike do not exist.
Verification with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) confirmed that none of the lands marketed by him or his agents were approved or allocated by the authority.
The EFCC stated that Chibuike would be charged to court once the investigation is complete.
The agency has urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with land vendors, particularly those operating without official verification in the FCT.
