The Abia State Government has confirmed the arrest of a blogger declared missing by his family and friends
This is the press statement issued by the State government
ARREST OF MR. ONYEKACHI SUCCESS NWABUEZE
This is to inform the general public that one Mr. Onyekachi Success Nwabueze, a civil servant with the Abia State Government was yesterday arrested by operatives of the State Security Service in connection with an allegation of fraud, impersonation, criminal conversion of pension funds and economic sabotage.
Interim Investigation report revealed that Mr. Nwabueze is a member of a notorious syndicate that specialises in stealing pension funds.
Mr. Nwabueze has since confessed his involvement in the crime which saw him benefit millions of naira and has provided useful information that's aiding security agencies to track down other fleeing members of the syndicate.
While investigation is ongoing, Abia State government assures that Mr. Nwabueze and any other person or persons arrested in connection with the crime shall be treated fairly in security custody and in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Ferdinand Ekeoma
Special Adviser to the Governor
October 31, 2024.