Tension is rising across Gwagwalada following a viral Facebook post by community organizer Muhammed Isah Hassan, alleging that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun tracking individuals accused of collecting money from residents under the guise of facilitating solar installation contracts.
The post, which has since ignited widespread panic in parts of the community, claimed that at least two suspects have already been “visited,” while several others allegedly involved in the scheme have gone into hiding.
“IF YOU COLLECT MONEY TO BRING CONTRACTOR FOR SOLAR JOB, EFCC DON DEY FIND THEIR CUSTOMER O. 2 VISITED, REMAINING ONES DON DEY RUN,” the statement read in part, suggesting an unfolding crackdown on what appears to be a coordinated fraud operation targeting unsuspecting residents.
Although the EFCC has yet to release an official statement confirming the operation, multiple local sources told Chronicles Reporters that the alleged scheme has been under quiet scrutiny for weeks, following complaints from victims who claimed they paid significant sums for solar electrification projects that never materialized.
The development has sparked fear and outrage, particularly among low-income residents who had reportedly invested in the solar initiative as an alternative to the region’s chronic power shortages. Many now fear they may have fallen victim to a well-organized network exploiting the community’s desperation for reliable electricity.
Community leaders in Gwagwalada are calling for calm while urging victims to come forward with evidence that could aid investigations. Some residents, however, are demanding transparency and swift justice, warning that failure to act decisively could embolden further exploitation.
This incident adds to a growing list of localized fraud schemes in the Federal Capital Territory, raising critical questions about regulatory oversight, community awareness, and the vulnerability of grassroots development initiatives to manipulation.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on the EFCC and whether a full-scale operation will be launched to dismantle the alleged network behind the solar contract scam.
Chronicles Reporters will continue to monitor and provide updates on this developing story.