Police in Lagos State have arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe, 28, who allegedly masterminded a scam and defrauded many Nigerians in an elaborate Dangote Cement price slash claim.
The police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in Ikeja on Sunday that Mr Ezeukwe was arrested on October 19 in the Rumuolumeni area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers.
The arrest followed weeks of intensive investigation by officers and men of the “Area A’’ police command in Lagos State, he added.
Mr Hundeyin stated also that police found many incriminating items in Mr Ezeukwe’s possession when he was arrested.
Among the items were three SIM cards, including that of 08039691980, which he used in the cement price slash scam, and a Toyota Avalon car, which an investigation revealed was the proceeds of the crime.
Mr Hundeyin explained that Mr Ezeukwe created a bogus but convincing online advertisement in September, purportedly by Dangote Cement, claiming a massive price slash.
“Numerous unsuspecting customers fell prey and lost millions of naira to the suspect.
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“Investigation revealed that the suspect perpetrated several other scams in the past. He has since been arraigned,’’ Mr Hundeyin stated.
(NAN)
