Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for allegedly defrauding victims of over $320,000 (approximately N434.88 million) in a cross-border vehicle import scam.

The suspect was apprehended following a complaint by victims who paid for a luxury vehicle that was never delivered.

According to the EFCC, findings revealed that two victims paid a total sum of $320,000 for the same vehicle. One victim, Ikechukwu Osita Ifeabunike, reportedly paid $145,000 through an intermediary, while another victim, Godson Azubuike Amans, allegedly paid $175,000.

The anti-graft agency stated that Adams allegedly posed as a legitimate vehicle importer, collecting huge sums from unsuspecting buyers under the pretense of facilitating the importation of high-end vehicles from the United States, but failed to deliver.

The EFCC has commenced investigation into the matter and assured that the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

This arrest highlights the growing trend of sophisticated cross-border fraud schemes targeting Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora, with the EFCC intensifying efforts to curb such economic crimes.

as Kidnappers Demand Release of Gang Membersetired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while in captivity after being abducted by kidnappers, the Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security has announced.

The retired senior officer passed away from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while being held alongside his wife, Amina Abubakar.

The couple was kidnapped within Matazu Local Government Area while travelling to Katsina.

A video recently circulated online showed the retired army general nursing a wound on his left foot during his time in captivity.

Reports indicate that the mastermind of the abduction demanded the release of three members of his gang, as well as some cattle, as conditions for freeing the couple.

The tragic development comes amid ongoing security challenges in parts of the North-West region.

Suspected bandits have killed 19 people and injured 12 others in a fresh attack on Gora Namaye district in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

According to Bello Hussaini, the councilor representing the Faru/Magami ward, the attackers stormed the community on motorcycles in large numbers and opened sporadic fire on residents, mostly farmers.

Hussaini said the bandits initially killed 18 people during the assault. One of the injured victims later succumbed to injuries, bringing the death toll to 19.

Efforts to get confirmation from the Zamfara State Police Command proved unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.