By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos
A suspected quack doctor has been apprehended by police operatives in Rivers State for issuing a fake alert for payment of goods.
Identified as Philip Agbe Chukwuemeka, 31 years, our correspondent gathered that the suspect was said to have been arrested at Mgbuoba NTA Road,. where he committed the crime.
The Ag. Police Public Relations Officer DSP Grace Iringe-Koko made the disclosure in a release made available to journalists.
She stated that, ” In the course of interrogation, he claimed to be a Medical Doctor working at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital. Preliminary Investigation however reveals his claim to be false, as he dropped out of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, while in 200 level.
” The suspect, who is a native of Umuhunvosi Village, in Isiala-Ngwa South of Abia State, met a lady via the Badoo social media platform, and came all the way from Enugu to Port Harcourt to meet her in person. He paid for his lodging during their date, using fake credit alerts for services of about One Hundred and Eleven Thousand Naira.
“The case is currently with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet Investigation and possible prosecution, The Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday urges all and sundry to employ caution in the utilization of social media, be wary of fraudulent credit alerts by unsuspected persons and be quick in reporting individuals with deceptive tendencies”
