Abuja house agent arrested over alleged N288m property scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended Hajia Adama Adamu, an Abuja-based house agent, for alleged involvement in a N288 million property fraud. The arrest was carried out by operatives from the Ilorin Zonal Directorate after a petition was filed. Adama is accused of obtaining money from Alhaji Tanko Yawale under the guise of facilitating a property purchase in Abuja. The suspect allegedly failed to provide valid documentation for the property, leading to suspicion and further investigation.
What we know
- Hajia Adama Adamu was arrested by the EFCC for alleged property fraud involving N288 million.
- The money was reportedly collected from Alhaji Tanko Yawale for the supposed purchase of a property at House 31, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja.
- After receiving the funds, Adama allegedly did not provide valid documents and became evasive.
- A formal petition was submitted to the EFCC, prompting the investigation and subsequent arrest.
- The EFCC has warned the public to verify property documents and ownership before making payments due to recurring property-related fraud in Nigeria.
