Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has in Makurdi, Benue State arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters also known as ‘yahoo-yahoo boys.’ This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed that the suspects were arrested in different locations following credible intelligence.
The commission said: “The operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the EFCC, on Saturday, March 19, 2022, arrested 17 internet fraud suspects known as Yahoo-Yahoo boys, in Makurdi, Benue State, The Trumpet gathered.
“The suspects include: Samuel C., Uvande A., Joseph G., Ageva A. Emmanuel O., Ochiwu M., Dominic O, Ikpema S, Otse A., and Aondowase T. Others are Audu-war L., Terver J., Dav J., Moses V., Abdullahi A. Agehson O., and Andoaver T.
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“They were arrested at different locations within Makurdi following actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.” Items allegedly recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and several incriminating documents.
