A thrift collector in Benin City, Edo State, Augustine Ojeife, has disappeared after collecting money running into millions of narrative from depositors.
Ojeife’s brother, Samsung, who ran the business with him, was however not fortunate as he is currently with the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State.
Samson, who was paraded on Wednesday in Benin by the NSCDC said his brother’s firm ran into trouble after one of the workers made away with about N345,000.
He stated that efforts by his brother to locate the said staff was unsuccessful, even as traders who borrowed money from the firm failed to return the money.
He said, “My brother was into thrift collection. I was one of his workers. As the company was coming up, one of the staff stole N345,000.
“My brother was not able to track the staff. He gave loan to people and they refused to pay. He had to travel to look for money due to pressure from people.
“My brother is looking for money to pay people and boost his business again. It was one of his clients that arrested me.”
Reacting to the arrest, Edo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Makinde Iskil Ayinde, described the incident as shocking.
He said the suspects would be handed over appropriate authority for prosecution.