Protesters suspected to be victims of scam reportedly stormed the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja to protest an alleged forex scam.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the protest was against one Maxwell Odum, identified as the chief executive officer (CEO) of MBA Capital and Training Limited, over “unpaid dividends and capital”.
It was also learnt that the headquarters of MBA Limited is situated at Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital.
Leader of the protesters identified as Christian Agadaga alleged that Odum absconded with over N100 billion from people all over the country.
“We are gathered today to seek the help of the EFCC chairman to help us track down Maxwell Odum and help retrieve all our money back and also for him to face the full wrath of the law. A lot of people are suffering from this unfortunate incident,” he said.
Rashidat, another victim disclosed that she invested N1 million to meet up with her family needs.
“I invested N1 million for myself and my children. I did that then so I could come up with their school needs and also cater for the house needs, but now I have been left with nothing and it has been difficult for me since then,” she narrated.
“A lot of families are affected with this unfortunate event, and I am still struggling to raise the money back.”
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