A businessman, Emmanuel Macaulay, MD/ CEO of MOO Mobile Phones has advised Nigerians to be careful not to end up in police net after buying used phones. He said investigation has shown that most used phones sold in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, were either stolen or fake ‘China’ products.
“Many are languishing in police cells or in prisons all over Nigeria for buying used phones. This is because most of the phones sold as ‘London Used’ were stolen. The buyers and sellers are always guests at the police station. I have also discovered that majority of the phones also sold as ‘London Used’ phones were fabricated in China and brought into Nigeria and sold as used phones. This is criminal.
I am not happy that my people are ignorant and are being ripped off, extorted and eventually sent to jail.
“I am carrying out an enlightenment campaign against buying stolen phones and fake phones. Don’t end up in jail or be hunted by security agencies for buying used phones. Parents should warn their children to get genuine phones. We have to discourage people from selling used phones that they can’t give reasonable
If all Nigerians refuse to patronise criminals, they will stop snatching phones. from people. I also want our institutions, religious organisations, traditional rulers and youth leaders to educate their children and members on the danger of buying stolen phones and fake ones,” he said.
According to the USA based businessman: ” After thinking of how my people are being criminalised the used phones, I decided to bring in used phones from America to Nigeria. The phones that I bring are authentic and genuine. If you buy phones from my organisation in the Computer village, you will no longer to by security agencies. I have brought good tidings to Nigeria.
I am carrying out enlightenment campaign against buying stolen phones and take fabricated phones, especially iPhones. Don’t end up in jail or be hunted by security agencies for buying used phones. Parents should
Mr Macaulay who also organised a thank you dinner for his
