EFCC Arrests 11 In Maiduguri For ‘Yahoo’ Offence
By Abimbola Ogunnaike
At least 11 people have been arrested for internet fraud in Jere and Maiduguri local government areas of Borno State by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
EFCC’s Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, made this disclosure through a statement issued on Wednesday, 12 April, 2023 in Abuja.
According to him, the suspects who were arrested on Wednesday included Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi and Micah Joseph.
Others are Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh.
Uwujaren said they were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
“Items recovered at their residence included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smart phones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi and power banks.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” he added.
By Abimbola Ogunnaike
At least 11 people have been arrested for internet fraud in Jere and Maiduguri local government areas of Borno State by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
EFCC’s Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, made this disclosure through a statement issued on Wednesday, 12 April, 2023 in Abuja.
According to him, the suspects who were arrested on Wednesday included Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi and Micah Joseph.
Others are Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh.
Uwujaren said they were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
“Items recovered at their residence included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smart phones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi and power banks.
“The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded,” he added.
