3 important lessons to learn from the tragic murder of Billionaire businessman by fake estate buyers

3 important lessons to learn from the tragic murder of Billionaire businessman by fake estate buyers

Original Source: JustlifeJan 20, 2020 Read o

The remains of Mr. IG Odunukwe a respected businessman who was reported to have been kidnapped on the 1st of December 2019 has been discovered.

Mr. Odunukwe was murdered by who he believed to be legitimate Estate buyers at the time.

According to Justin Kingland who narrated the most unfortunate tale,

He was lured by miscreants pretending to be buyers for the 900 million naira house he wanted to sell in Abuja.

Once they had him, they managed to drug him, strip him of all the original documents for the property and killed him immediately after.

The case would have gone unnoticed if not for the testimony of Mr. Odunukwes' cousin. A legal practitioner who he informed of the pending transaction.

The four murders as pictured below were caught trying to resell the house and Mr. Odunukwe was able to get justice as they were forced to retrieve his remains from where they buried him.

Unfortunately, this has not been the case for so many people.

There are multiple accounts of people being scammed and killed for their property by so-called business associates they trusted.

Although no one prays for the evil it is essential that safety precautions are taken when huge business deals are to be taken.

1. Inform somebody you trust about the transactions: This was a commendable feat by Mr. Odunukwe. If he did not inform his cousin on what was going on, his killers would have gone Scot free.

2. Conclude sensitive deals in a public place: Although the details are not quite clear on where the ghastly transaction took place, it is clear that Mr. Ogundukwe was in a very vulnerable situation. He could not have been strong enough to fight off four guys alone in an isolated area. It's good to be where people can easily raise an alarm when there are suspicious activities going on.

Offices, restaurants and open public spaces are more ideal for carrying out sensitive transactions.

3. In the case of a necessary meeting, go in a group: Mr. Ogundukwe's assailants knew to go in a group in order to carry out their evil plan. And this is very key especially for those whose jobs require that they be in vulnerable positions with clients.

It is important to have a group of staff or trusted friends/family accompany you when you have to either show clients an empty house or any such vulnerable space.

This story is a sad one however I hope these precautionary tips are helpful.

MBAN calls for exploration in real estate to aid development

MBAN calls for exploration in real estate to aid development

Mr Adeniyi Akinlusi, President, Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), on Wednesday urged exploration of the potentials in the real estate sector to aid economic development and alleviate poverty.

Akinlusi, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that there were untapped resources in the real estate and construction industry.

He said that more than 50 per cent of the landed property in the country was dead because they lacked the requisite documents.

Akinlusi said that lands could be tapped to enhance access to mortgage/credit facilities and unleash wealth.

According to him, the sector provides a chain of employment to different categories of people, and contributes high to a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“But in Nigeria, the reverse is the case; construction and housing contributes below four per cent to the nation’s GDP,” he said.

According to him, the percentage is far from what the industry should be contributing, having accounted for about 60 per cent of the workforce.

“The industry boasts of good professionals, developers in various private and public offices, an array of artisans and other people engaged in various activities at construction sites.

“This is how strong the housing and construction industry is, in terms of generating employment, yet its contribution to GDP is far below average,” Akinlusi said.

According to him, the nation lacks the right regulatory framework to ensure effective operational system in the industry.

The MBAN president said that the industry needed a law to boost housing delivery and development.

He urged that housing and construction researchers should come up with findings on ways to get value for money from construction activities.

“We should encourage exploration and take advantage of the large involvement of professionals in a single construction activity to ensure the right regulatory framework that will propel the industry.

“It is the practice worldwide,’’ he said.

Foremost Christian evangelist Billy Graham is dead

Foremost Christian evangelist Billy Graham is dead

Popular Christian evangelist, Billy Graham. [Photo credit: NPR]

A popular Christian evangelist, Billy Graham, is dead.

Mr. Graham is credited with transforming American religious life through his preaching and activism.

He was 99.

His books are also popular among Christians across the world including Nigeria.

A counsellor to ex-U.S. presidents, Mr. Graham long suffered from cancer,

The Guardian UK newspaper quotes his spokesperson as saying Mr. Graham died at his home in North Carolina on Wednesday morning.

UCL: Barcelona name squad for Chelsea clash

UCL: Barcelona name squad for Chelsea clash

Ernesto Valverde has named 21 players to the squad; as Barçelona faces Chelsea on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions round of 16

All 20 first team players available will be making the trip, plus Barça B goalkeeper Adrià Ortolá. Philippe Coutinho will not be going because, having already played in the Champions League this season for Liverpool, he is ineligible to appear for Barça in the tournament.

Fullback Nelson Semedo is suspended for yellow card accumulation. Thomas Vermaelen, however, has been declared fit and gets the green light.

The team will fly to London on Monday morning. Before the session at Stamford Bridge, Valverde and midfielder Ivan Rakitic will appear before the media.

Here is the full list:

Ter Stegen, Cillessen, Ortolá, Piqué, Rakitic, Sergio, Denis Suárez, Iniesta, Suárez, Messi, Dembélé, Paulinho, Paco Alcácer, Jordi Alba, Digne, Sergi Roberto, André Gomes, Aleix Vidal, Umtiti, Yerry Mina, Vermaelen