The Digest:
Lagos police have detailed how a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent scheme to defraud the public by posing as a traditional ruler.
Key Points:
- Azubike planned a bogus ₦1.5 billion palace unveiling event to swindle dignitaries and the public
- He falsely presented himself as the "Obi of Lagos" without any legitimate traditional authority
- The suspect confessed to not being a certified engineer, contrary to his claims
- Three accomplices were also arrested in connection with the planned scam
- The Lagos CP warned residents to remain vigilant against similar deceptive schemes
- All suspects will be arraigned in court after investigations are concluded
- The police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting citizens from criminal deception
Sources: Vanguard
