A shocking new petition has revealed the alleged involvement of rogue officials within the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in protecting a serial fraudster accused of defrauding a businessman of N3 billion.
The petition was filed by the Rule of Law Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), an organization dedicated to promoting justice and accountability in Nigeria.
At the heart of the petition is the case of Chinedu Ngwaka, a Bureau de Change operator who claims to have been swindled by Mrs. Titilayo Eboh, the owner of “Blessed Hope Foundation.”
Ngwaka has accused Mrs. Eboh of defrauding him of a staggering N3 billion through fraudulent transactions. However, despite his complaints to both the police and the EFCC, he alleges that the authorities have failed to take proper action.
In a disturbing twist, Ngwaka claims that instead of investigating Mrs. Eboh, he was treated as a suspect by law enforcement officials. He also alleges that he was extorted, forced to pay N6 million as bail after being wrongfully detained.
The petition, which was submitted to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, accuses some police and EFCC officials of having a corrupt relationship with Mrs. Eboh.
These officials are allegedly aiding her criminal activities by hindering investigations and protecting her from facing justice.
RULAAC’s Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, stated that this case was part of a disturbing pattern of fraud involving Mrs. Eboh, which has left multiple victims in financial ruin.
“This is a clear case of corruption and abuse of power,” Nwanguma said. “Mrs. Eboh’s fraudulent activities have caused devastating losses to several individuals, including a female banker who has suffered severe financial and mental distress.”
RULAAC is calling for an urgent investigation into the allegations and demands that the Senate take immediate action to hold the responsible police and EFCC officers accountable.
The organization also urged the Senate to review the restrictions placed on Ngwaka’s bank accounts, as well as the extortion claims he has made against law enforcement.
“We cannot allow this culture of impunity to continue,” Nwanguma said. “We must ensure that justice is served for all victims, and that law enforcement agencies are held accountable for their actions.”
RULAAC’s petition has drawn attention to the growing problem of corruption within Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies, which threatens the integrity of the nation’s justice system.
The group hopes that the Senate will take swift action to investigate the matter and restore public confidence in the country’s ability to tackle fraud and corruption effectively.
