EFCC nabs Abuja property Agent over alleged ₦288m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu, over an alleged property fraud amounting to ₦288 million.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the suspect was apprehended by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition.
According to the commission, Adamu allegedly obtained the funds from a complainant, Alhaji Tanko Yawale, under the pretext of facilitating the purchase of a property in Abuja.
“The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu, over an alleged property fraud to the tune of ₦288 million.
“The suspect allegedly obtained the money from Alhaji Tanko Yawale under the pretext of facilitating the purchase of a property located at House 31, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja,” the agency stated.
The EFCC further revealed that the suspect allegedly failed to provide valid documentation for the property after receiving the money, which raised suspicion.
“Following the payment, Hajia Adamu allegedly failed to provide the complainant with valid documents for the property and subsequently became evasive, prompting a formal petition to the EFCC,” the statement added.
Property-related fraud remains a recurring issue in Nigeria’s real estate sector, particularly in major cities like Abuja, where unsuspecting buyers are often targeted by fraudulent agents posing as legitimate intermediaries.
The commission said it has intensified its crackdown on land and housing scams in recent months, urging the public to always verify property ownership and documentation before making payments.
