ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Nwobo Williams Chibuike, a suspected fraudster posing as a land vendor. Chibuike, arrested in Abuja, allegedly defrauded multiple victims by offering fake plots of land in several areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi, and Jikwoyi Village Extension.
Investigations revealed that Chibuike, who falsely claimed to be the Managing Director of C&C Realty & Construction Limited, Dream-Krest Homes and Properties Limited, and Dan Faith Shelters Limited, marketed non-existent properties in locations such as Karsana, Pyakasa, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Katampe Extension, Guzape 2, and Kuje. Victims, unaware of the scam, paid significant amounts for plots in these fictitious areas, with payments ranging from N3.5 million to N60 million.
Further inquiries by the EFCC with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) confirmed that none of the properties sold by Chibuike and his agents were legitimate.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest and assured that Chibuike would be charged in court once investigations are complete. He urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with land marketers in the FCT, particularly those operating itinerantly, to avoid falling victim to similar fraud schemes.
