Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Command have arrested 32 suspected Internet fraudsters also known as ‘yahoo-yahoo boys’.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the suspects were arrested after a series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
Confirming their arrest, the Head Public Affairs of the Command, Mr. Bayo Adeniran said the arrest was carried out in a special operation.
According to Bayo Adeniran, the Commission the suspects which included girls were nabbed Thursday in their hideout in various parts of the town.”
“They were arrested after a series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.”
Explaining further, he said some of the Items recovered from the suspects included a Toyota Camry Car, 23 iPhones, 11 Android phones, 6 Laptop computers, one ATM Card, one flash drive, wrist watch and several incriminating documents.
It was also gathered that the suspects had made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon as the investigation was concluded.