A 47 years old man Abiodun David has been areested by the Zonal Intervention Squad, ZIS, of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a US-based Nigerian of N4 million for the preparation of charms that would enable the latter progress. Vanguard gathered that the US-based Nigerian, identified simply as Kazeem, who works as a cab driver, met the herbalist when he visited Nigeria last year. During his brief stay, he reportedly received PIN numbers of a recharge card on his phone, only to be called by an unidentified person that the numbers were sent to his line in error. By the time he sent the card back, the stranger called him back to inform him that he had discovered through spiritual means that Kazeem was undergoing difficulties that needed spiritual attention. The stranger was said to have booked an appointment with Kazeem, during which he was introduced to Abiodun David, the herbalist. Abiodun David Sources close to the victim said: “The herbalist took Kazeem to a shrine in Ogun State, where he performed the first trick of turning paper into money. The herbalist assured Kazeem that he will prepare concoction that would enable Kazeem to make progress. “The first concoction, which the herbalist claimed was to make Kazeem spiritually formidable, was given to Kazeem to eat. But when he returned to the US, the herbalist kept demanding for more money from him, aside the one he paid while in Nigeria. “At a point, Kazeem told him that he would not give him any money again because the charm did not work. “The herbalist threatened that he would turn the concoction eaten by Kazeem into poison, which would kill him. Out of fear, he resumed giving him money and the herbalist warned him never to tell anyone about their conversation.” However, the victim, as gathered, sent a text to ZIS, consequent upon which the herbalist was arrested. Suspect’s story Speaking with Vanguard while being paraded yesterday at Zone 2, the suspect admitted to have collected money from the victim, but said it was not up to N4 million as claimed. According to the Kwara State-born suspect, “I was arrested because I prepared charm of mercy and progress for a man based in USA. “I only charged him N320,000 which I collected in three instalments—N180,000, N80,000 and N60, 000. It was after I was arrested that I was told that I collected N4 million. “Sometimes, the charms I prepare may work and at other times, it may not. I have been in this job for three years and this is the first time I would be brought to a police station. I was a barber before I started this.” Man stabs friend in the eye over a bottle of beer May 23, 2017 Immigration arrests 8 over human trafficking May 23, 2017 Another 440 rifles uncovered in Lagos May 24, 2017 READ ALSO: Fans lash at Tiwa Savage, say should "leave nudity for younger generation" How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos Nigerian pastor Epenusi killed in US Police parade 32 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Kogi Chibok schoolgirls were never kidnapped - LP How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Court Martial of Benue Air Force personnel for murder of estranged lover begins TONY View all posts by Tony → PREVIOUS POST Police parade 32 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Kogi Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria
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