The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission> has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu, over an alleged ₦288 million property fraud linked to a disputed real estate transaction in the nation’s capital.
The anti-corruption agency disclosed the arrest in a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday, saying the suspect was apprehended by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition filed by a complainant.
According to the Commission, Adamu is accused of obtaining the money from Alhaji Tanko Yawale under the pretext of facilitating the purchase of a property located at House 31, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja.
“The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu, over an alleged property fraud to the tune of ₦288 million,” the agency said.
It added that after receiving the funds, the suspect allegedly failed to provide the buyer with valid ownership and transaction documents for the property and subsequently became evasive, prompting the victim to petition the anti-graft agency.
“Following the payment, Hajia Adamu allegedly failed to provide the complainant with valid documents for the property and subsequently became evasive, raising suspicion and prompting a formal petition to the EFCC,” the statement said.
The case adds to growing concerns over property-related fraud in Nigeria’s real estate market, particularly in high-value urban centres such as Abuja, where buyers have repeatedly fallen victim to fraudulent agents and unverified property deals.
Real estate scams remain one of the most persistent forms of financial fraud in the country, often involving forged documents, multiple sales of the same property, and false representation by self-styled agents posing as legitimate intermediaries.
In recent months, the EFCC has stepped up enforcement against land and housing scams, while urging members of the public to carry out thorough verification of property titles, ownership records, and transaction documents before making payments.
The Commission did not immediately disclose whether the suspect had been formally charged in court, but investigations are ongoing.
ADEOLA KUNLE
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