According to reports, between 2019 and 2020, the suspect collected various sums of money from Opesanmi, promising to help her secure a job at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). However, after receiving the funds, the pastor allegedly cut off all communication with the victim and could not be located at his residence at No. 1, Ore Ofe, Irese Road, in Akure, the state capital.
Daniel Aidamenbor, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Command, revealed that Opesanmi had encountered the pastor at a prayer mountain in Ijoka, Akure, where they initially met. Aidamenbor explained that the NSCDC’s Counter Terrorism Unit, in collaboration with a commercial bank, successfully tracked down and apprehended the suspect with the assistance of a court order.
“At the point of the investigation, another victim of the pastor also accused him of selling land to her using a fake deed of gift for N800,000. She had to pay an additional N1 million to the rightful owner of the land since she already had a structure on it,” Aidamenbor stated.
The NSCDC’s swift action in apprehending the accused pastor demonstrates their commitment to combating fraudulent activities and protecting citizens from financial scams. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and caution when engaging in financial transactions to prevent falling victim to fraudsters.
Ondo State – Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a 43-year-old pastor, Adebolu Olulusi, on charges of fraud. The arrest comes after allegations were made that the pastor defrauded one Taiwo Opesanmi of N1.2 million.
According to reports, between 2019 and 2020, the suspect collected various sums of money from Opesanmi, promising to help her secure a job at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). However, after receiving the funds, the pastor allegedly cut off all communication with the victim and could not be located at his residence at No. 1, Ore Ofe, Irese Road, in Akure, the state capital.
Daniel Aidamenbor, the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Command, revealed that Opesanmi had encountered the pastor at a prayer mountain in Ijoka, Akure, where they initially met. Aidamenbor explained that the NSCDC’s Counter Terrorism Unit, in collaboration with a commercial bank, successfully tracked down and apprehended the suspect with the assistance of a court order.
“At the point of the investigation, another victim of the pastor also accused him of selling land to her using a fake deed of gift for N800,000. She had to pay an additional N1 million to the rightful owner of the land since she already had a structure on it,” Aidamenbor stated.
The NSCDC’s swift action in apprehending the accused pastor demonstrates their commitment to combating fraudulent activities and protecting citizens from financial scams. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and caution when engaging in financial transactions to prevent falling victim to fraudsters.
