Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, has Paraded 4 suspected fraudsters.
The suspects comprising a couple, a teenager and one other person were arrested at owo-eba area of Osogbo, the state capital on Thursday.
The suspects Eleye Ojo 53, his wife Omolara Alabi, Faleye Tobiloba 19 and Babatunde Adedeji 35, according to the Command’s Public Relation Officer, PRO, Babatunde Afolabi in a Press Release issued and made available to Journalists, have all confessed of being involved in the fraudulent practices.
According to Afolabi, “They have admitted of being involved in
fraudulent practices and obtaining money under pretence of
performing rituals.
Further investigation by men of NSCDC Osun Command revealed that they have an office in Ibokun town which serves as shrine.
Items found in their custody according to Afolabi, include cowries, local charms,
and other accessories meant to trick their unsuspecting victims”.
The corps hereby warns citizens to be careful in their dealings with others especially those who may promise them El Dorado and mouthwatering surprises.
DSC Afolabi also appeals to the people of the state to report suspicious movement and action to the corps.
“We are appealing to the good people of the state to always give prompt security
information to the corps so as to curb this trend of fraudulent malpractices, when you see something say something”, Afolabi added.
Reported by Richard Akintade, Osogbo