A suspect, Mr. Desmond Nunugwo, has died in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) barely six hours after he was arrested .
The spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement on Friday, that “A suspect under investigation by the EFCC passed away on June 10, 2016, few hours after he was taken into custody. His demise was confirmed at the hospital where he was rushed after he suddenly took ill.
“The Late Nunugwu allegedly fraudulently obtained N91m from an acquaintance after he tricked her into believing that he had high net worth business associates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates who were on the verge of buying Nicon Insurance and convinced her of their disposition to help her stock fish business.
“Nunugwo was arrested in Utako, Abuja at about 5.33pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016. His statement was taken, where he admitted receiving the money from the complainant, with the additional information that he transferred N30m of the said money to Norway. But he could not explain the whereabouts of the balance of N61m.
“The suspect was detained at about 7.30pm, in the absence of anybody to take him on bail. Six hours later, he suddenly complained of discomfort and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.” the statement read in part.
The incident according to the EFCC, has already been reported at the Wuse Police Station, where investigation has commenced into the cause of death.
