Police on the hunt for houseboy who eloped with employer’s $11,000

Men of the Lagos State Police Command are now on the hunt for 26-year-old domestic help identified as Daniel Ikade who allegedly burgled his employer’s apartment and made away with the sum of $11,000 (N4m).

According to the boss of the suspect, Ebun Akin, the money made away by Ikade who was employed six months ago, was cash set aside for payment of his workers’ salaries.

Akin said he immediately reported the matter to the police after he discovered that his apartment located in the Anthony Village area of Lagos State had been burgled upon his return from a trip.

“I left Daniel (Ikade) at home that day while I was leaving home. I forgot to lock my apartment, but the wardrobe was locked. I was shocked when I returned home in the evening and met my wardrobe broken. I kept $11,000 there. I discovered that the money had been stolen.

“I went to his room and noticed that his telephone was on the bed but he had removed the SIM card. He left all his belongings behind as well as a diary containing phone numbers of his close friends and family. The money was meant for the payment of staff salaries.

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“I was supposed to convert it into naira and then deposit it at the bank. I couldn’t make it to the bank that Friday and decided to keep the money at home till Monday. I went to the Anthony Police Station to report. The policemen asked me to inform them as soon as I locate him.”

Akin also informed that attempts to reach the suspect’s brother, Bertland, and one Emmanuel Ochim, who stood as guarantors for him, have proved abortive as their phone numbers are unreachable.

The victim said; “Attempts to locate Daniel (Ikade) have been abortive. His guarantor, Bertrand, who happens to be his elder brother, has also switched off his phone. I visited his (Bertland’s) house in Alago Erunwen, Ikorodu. I learnt that he had fled the neighbourhood since the incident occurred.

“The second guarantor, Emmanuel (Ochim) who lives at Mosco Blocks Industry, Erunwen, Balogun Ikorodu, is also incommunicado. I got him through an agent called Samuel. The police have invited him several times, but he has refused to show up.”

The incident was confirmed by ACP Jimoh Moshood, the Force Public Relations Officer, who revealed that investigation into the matter is ongoing and the police are on the hunt for the suspect.

 

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