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.
EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Monday said they were arrested at different locations within Makurdi following actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
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He said the suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and several incriminating documents.
