Benue state vigilante commandant arrested over alleged N449.5m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Office, has arrested Commandant, Benue State Vigilante Group, (BSVG), George Mbessey over allegation of conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds to the tune of N449.5million.
Penpushing reports that, Head of Media and Publicity of the agency, Dele Oyewale made this known in a statement adding that the Markudi Zonal office of the commission arrested the suspect on Wednesday, in Makurdi following a petition urging the commission to investigate a case of alleged financial recklessness against the suspect.
The commission’s spokesman said the petitioners stated that, the Benue State Vigilante Group (BSVG) used to receive its official funding of N20million monthly directly from the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through its official account.
Penpushing further reports that, the petition added that, between October 2018 and May 2020, the suspect allegedly collected funds meant for the Benue State Vigilante Group to the tune of N449, 500,000 using personal account, an act they claim did not follow due process.
Meanwhile, Oyewale disclosed that the suspect has volunteered useful information to the commission and would be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
