It was the strangest of sights to behold – an elderly, well-educated man confessing his involvement in the wicked acts of fraud, popularly known in Nigeria as ‘419’.
At 62 years old, Mr Ededet Williams was supposed to be enjoying the fruits of his labours. However, the retired teacher was reaping the seeds he had sown earlier in life – in the most devilish of manners. Indeed, anything that starts dubiously must surely end dubiously.
Speaking before the congregation at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), the grey-haired pensioner admitted that he had a serious confession to give. He had been involved in fraud to an alarming degree, specialising in duping political aspirants in the brackets of millions. According to Mr Williams, he got involved in fraud while working as a music teacher. He functioned with a hardhearted group who pretended to be witchdoctors, duping the spiritually gullible with their clever tricks.