By David Orji
The Nigerian Police Force on Sunday said that a man behind the Dangote cement price slash scam has been arrested.
The police, in a statement on Sunday gave the name of the 28 year old man as Benjamin Ezeukwe. The police, in a statement by its Lagos Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the man was arrested in PortHarcourt River state capital after weeks of painstaking investigations.
“Benjamin was arrested on October 19, 2023 in Rumuolumeni area of Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State following weeks of intensive investigation by officers of Area A Command of the State Command.
Found in his possession were one Tecno phone, one IPhone, three SIM cards including that of 08039691980 which he used for the scam and a Toyota Avalon, which investigation revealed to be a proceed of his crime.
“The suspect had in September, 2023 created a bogus but convincing online advert purportedly by Dangote Cement, claiming a massive price slash. Numerous unsuspecting customers fell prey to the scam, losing millions of Naira to the suspect.
“Investigation has so far revealed that the suspect had perpetrated several other similar scams. Suspect has since been arraigned.”