Crime
Islamic cleric swindles sisters in search of spiritual help of N5m
The Ogun state police command has arrested an Islamic cleric identified as Abdul Salami Yakub for allegedly defrauding some members of the public.
Following a petition by one of his victim, an Islamic cleric has been arrested for duping two sisters to the tune f N5.4 million in Ogun.
According to the state police, the commissioner of police received a petition from Rukayat Ibrahim ad her sister Oluwaseun against Abdulsalam Yakub who claimed to have a spiritual solution to her daughter’s problem.
A masquerade head, assorted charms and magic pots were recovered after a search was carried out in his house.
Ogun state police spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi advised Nigerians to be careful of whom they approach for help.
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