Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe for allegedly scamming unsuspecting public and buyers of millions of naira with a fake online price slash promo in the name of Dangote Cement.
It was gathered that the 28-year-old man was tracked to Port Harcourt and arrested in his hideout by Lagos State police detectives.
The arrest was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin who said the arrest took place in October and that the suspect had been arraigned.
He said: “Benjamin Ezeukwe was arrested for fleecing hundreds of innocent Nigerians in an elaborate Cement price slash scam.” He was arrested on October 19, in Rumuolumeni area of Obio/Akpor local council of Rivers State following weeks of intensive investigation by officers of Area ‘A’ Command of the state command.
The police image maker said items found in his possession include one Tecno phone, one I-Phone, three SIM cards including that of 08039691980, which he used for the scam and a Toyota Avalon, which investigation revealed to be proceeds of his crime.
“The suspect had in September 2023 created a bogus but convincing online advert purportedly by Dangote Cement, claiming a massive price slash. Numerous unsuspecting customers fall prey to the scam, losing millions of Naira to the suspect. Investigation has so far revealed that the suspect had perpetrated several other similar scams. Suspect has since been arraigned,” he said.
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