The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a major land scam in Abuja with the arrest of one Nwobo Williams Chibuike, a suspected serial fraudster posing as a land vendor.

According to a statement by the Commission, Chibuike was apprehended for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public by offering fake plots of land across various locations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including Kurudu, Sabon Lugbe East Extension, Kpeyegyi, and Jikwoyi Village Extension.

Investigations revealed that Chibuike, who paraded himself as the Managing Director of three questionable companies—C&C Realty & Construction Limited, Dream-Krest Homes and Properties Limited, and Dan Faith Shelters Limited—was marketing fictitious properties in multiple areas of Abuja. Victims were lured into paying large sums for these non-existent lands, with some transactions hitting as high as N60 million, N24 million, N11 million, and N3.5 million.

The EFCC disclosed that inquiries made to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) confirmed that none of the lands marketed and sold by Chibuike or his agents exist in the official records.

The suspect is expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Commission has warned members of the public to be cautious and avoid dealing with itinerant land agents, especially those offering deals that appear too good to be true in and around the FCT.

\"Be guided and verify all land offers with appropriate authorities before committing resources,\" the statement read.