Operatives of Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State have arrested a domestic staff, Blessing Effiong, and her spouse, Bassey Effiong, for allegedly stealing $51,000 from her employer’s residence in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Zone 2, Tunni Ayuba confirmed the arrest on Friday in a statement in Lagos.
She said that the operatives arrested the duo on January 31.
Ayuba said: “Blessing was recommended for employment by an agent named Anthony and began working as a domestic staff on December 23, 2023.
“Only three days into her employment, she absconded with $51,000 and fled with her husband to Cross River State.
“Following intensive investigation, both suspects were apprehended on January 31.”
Ayuba said that investigation revealed that Blessing gave false information to get the job.
She added: “During the investigation, it was revealed that Blessing had approached Anthony under false pretenses, providing misleading contact information and using registered phone numbers not associated with her identity.
“She failed to complete her employment application form, indicating her fraudulent intentions.
“Despite initially denying the full extent of stealing, Blessing eventually confessed to stealing $30,000 admitting to giving $20,000 to her husband, Bassey.
“Bassey, in turn confessed to receiving the stolen funds, part of which he used for settling his late mother’s medical bills, purchasing a tipper truck, two motorcycles, and completing a construction project in Cross River.”
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According to the Zone 2 spokesperson, both suspects have been charged and brought before the court following the completion of the investigation under the directive of Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the zone, Olatoye Durosinmi.
Ayuba said that Durosinmi encouraged the public to exercise vigilance and conduct thorough background checks before hiring domestic staff for their safety and to prevent falling victim to criminal elements.
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