The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested a woman and her husband for their suspected involvement in employment racketeering.
Its Commandant, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, told reporters in Uyo, the state captal that the couple, Blessing Ezekiel, 27 and her husband, Joseph Ufot, 46, were arrested on July 22, along IBB Avenue in Uyo metropolis.
He said the suspects, who were apprehended following complainants from the public, had defrauded many people using fake job advertisements as a bait.
“They collect N4,800 from each of their victim. They have defrauded thousands of people with the promise of giving them jobs, they even gave appoint letters to them,” Eluwade said.
The NSCDC official said the suspects also used a fake UNICEF-sponsored non-governmental organisation called, Child Support Foundation, to collect money from families.
“They have registered no fewer than 7,000 children after collecting N1,000 for each to benefit from a non-existent children grant.
Eluwade said that it was wrong to collect money from unsuspecting members of the public with promises of employment that were not available.
He urged job seekers to be weary of employment racketeers whose interest was only to defraud people.
“Always verify your information, don’t be deceived by anyone. Your hard earned money should be used meaningfully,” he added.
