Eight “yahoo boys” Arrested by EFCC in A’Ibom State

The EFCC has arrested eight internet fraudsters locally called yahoo boys in Akwa Ibom state according to
The Uyo Zonal Command of the anti crime body, the culprits will soon be charged to court.

Dele Oyewale, The Spokesperson of the Comission said on Wednesday that the suspects were arrested on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Osongama Extension area of the state following an actionable intelligence, he listed the items recovered from the suspects to include seven laptops, 13 smart phones, two wrist watches and one router.

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“Operatives of Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC on Thursday May 2, 2024 arrested eight suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning sting operation at Osong Ama Extension in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.

“Items recovered from them include, seven laptops; 13 smart phones; two wrist watches and one router,” the statement read.