- The EFCC said the chief used his NGO to defraud victims with claims that he is affiliated to the anti-graft agency
- The EFCC said Chief Adolphus Abanum was arrested with his accomplices in Lagos
- The suspects are currently being detained and are helping with investigation
A Nigerian chief has been caught in Lagos state after he allegedly connived with some others to impersonate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Chief Adolphus Abanum allegedly used a non-governmental organisation, Restoration for Truth Rights Initiatives (RTI), to defraud victims.
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The EFCC said its Lagos zonal office arrested Chief Adolphus Abanum and the organisation’s national secretary, Mrs Roseline Idise.
Some of the identity cards recovered from the suspects. Credit: EFCC
According to the EFCC, Abanum often told his victims that the organisation is affiliated to the anti-graft agency.
The agency said the arrested chief and his accomplices are presently helping the commission in unravelling the extent of their involvement.
The suspects. Credit: EFCC
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Abia state, Alex Otti, recently called on anti-graft agencies to probe past and present governments in the state.
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Otti said EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), must unravel the alleged ''disappearance of billions of naira accrued to the state''.
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