The operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, arrested 17 internet fraud suspects known as Yahoo-Yahoo Boys, in Makurdi, Benue State.
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.
They were arrested at different locations within Makurdi following actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and several incriminating documents.
When contacted, the EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the development. He added that the suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
