Nwanguma
The Rule of Law Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has submitted a petition to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions regarding a suspected syndicate within the Nigeria Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
This syndicate allegedly aids a serial fraudster, Mrs. Titilayo Eboh, in evading justice while punishing her victims.
The petition, authored by RULAAC’s Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, outlines the case of Chinedu Ngwaka, a Bureau de Change operator, who alleged he was defrauded of N3 billion by Mrs. Eboh, the owner of ‘Blessed Hope Foundation.’
Despite Ngwaka’s complaints to the police and EFCC, he claims they have failed to investigate adequately, instead focusing on him as a suspect.
Ngwaka has reported instances of extortion from law enforcement, including paying N6 million in bail after being wrongfully detained.
RULAAC’s petition highlights:
– A persistent pattern of fraud by Mrs. Eboh, including previous cases amounting to substantial losses for various victims.
– Allegations of collusion between Mrs. Eboh and certain police and EFCC operatives, who reportedly derive benefits from her criminal activities and hinder investigations.
– The tragic situation of a female banker who suffered immense losses due to Eboh’s fraud, impacting her mental health.
RULAAC calls on the Senate to take immediate action by:
1. Conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations against Mrs. Eboh and her associates.
2. Investigating the role of identified police and EFCC operatives accused of compromising investigations.
3. Ordering a review of the restrictions placed on Ngwaka’s accounts and the extortion claims made against him.
4. Ensuring accountability and justice for all victims involved.
RULAAC emphasizes that these allegations have serious implications for the integrity of law enforcement agencies and public trust in their ability to combat fraud effectively.
