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We Saw It Coming, They Are Easterners – Nigerians React To Obi Cubana’s Arrest
Nigerians have reacted to the arrest of socialite and businessman Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana.
Recall that Naija News earlier reported that the businessman was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for money laundering at Jabi, Abuja around noon on Monday 1st of October.
A source had disclosed to the Punch that he was being held on the grounds of alleged money laundering and tax fraud.
The source said: “Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. He is being grilled by detectives as we speak.”
Nigerians have however shown their displeasure at his arrest with some stating that the government need money, with others saying he was arrested because he is from the Eastern part of Nigeria.
Below are some comments gathered by Naija News
officialmeri_madeinheaven: “EFCC won’t miss any opportunity to rub you in the mud because of their own selfish gains. I just knew they will do this expected this immediately after his mother’s burial .”
taiwo__lawal_: “Nigeria government is broke again 😂😂”
efya4467: “An African young man cannot be successful in peace ☮️ 😂😂”
obiomachinwanne: “We all saw it coming!! They are after easterners”
mariella4u_: “Which money laundering!!!is there anything like money laundering in Nigeria wey our own govt Dey laundering money everyday ,leave someone don alone”
nyims_wireless: “The moment his name became so popular plus the Sun man of the year award,he even beat tony ELUMELU and Dangote to it😂😂😂😂,I knew they were coming for him,They even came late😂😂😂😂”
becca_nartey: “They should leave him and arrest Buhari 😒
