Suspected internet fraudsters have shot a collaborator over disagreement arising from the sharing of N94 million proceeds from online scam.
The incident reportedly occurred Sunday at Okhoro Road in Egor local government area of Edo state.
Blueprint gathered that the unidentified gunshot victim was said to have been driving in his Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) along Okhoro Road when the gunmen who drove in another vehicle accosted him.
An eyewitness who craved for anonymity said: “The gunmen ordered him (victim) out of his car and shot him at close range.”
The witness described the victim as “Aza Man” – a coded phrase used to refer to an individual who provide a bank account through which fraudsters receives proceeds of crime from unsuspecting victims.
The witness said, “The Aza Man is believed to have ran into trouble after he reneged on agreement with other members of the syndicate over the sum of N94 million that was realised in an online scam.
“While the Aza Man was promised a certain percentage of the amount on payment, he instead retained the entire fund to himself and refused to share with the group.”
The Edo state police command spokesman, SP. Moses Yamu confirmed the shooting and said investigation has commenced, with the aim of arresting the perpetrators.
Yamu added that the victim is undergoing treatment at a medical facility.