The police authorities at the Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos have arrested Blessing Effiong and her husband, Bassey Effiong, for theft. Blessing was employed as a domestic staff at a residence in the Lekki area of Lagos. She was recommended for employment by an agent named Anthony and began her employment on December 23, 2023. However, within just three days of commencing work, she absconded with $51,000 along with her husband, fleeing to Cross River State.
After thorough investigation, both suspects were apprehended on January 31st, 2024. The investigation uncovered that Blessing Effiong had approached Anthony under false pretenses, providing misleading contact information and utilizing registered phone numbers not associated with her identity. Additionally, she failed to complete her employment application form.
Initially denying the extent of the theft, Blessing eventually confessed to stealing $30,000 and admitted to giving $20,000 of the stolen money to her husband, Bassey Effiong. In his confession, Bassey Effiong disclosed that he received the stolen funds, a portion of which he used to settle his late mother’s medical bills, purchase a Tipper Truck, Two Motorcycles, and complete a construction project in Cross River State.
Under the directive of the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Olatoye A. Durosinmi, both suspects have been charged to Court following the completion of the investigation. The police authorities have issued a press release to the public to inform them about the incident.