By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, 14 February, 2024 has confirmed the arrest of 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a training centre of potential internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State state capital.
The Commission confirmed the arrest of the suspects through a statement it issued on Thursday, 15 February, 2024.
According to the statement, signed by Dele Oyewale, spokesman for the Commission, operatives acting on intelligence arrested the suspects in a three-bedroom apartment allegedly serving as a training centre for internet fraud trainees along Achusa Road, Makurdi.
The suspects were identified as: Asongu Terungwa, Aese Sonter, Nyoosu Terungwa,John Kator, Udi Micheal Aodona, Terungu Mnyam, Iorwuese Terhide, Ule Francis, Imoter Gloor Emmanuel and Samuel Lubem.
Others include: Wergba Tertamge, Erukaa Ephraim, Agenale Franklin and Abechi Toryila.
Items recovered include laptops, ATM cards, phones, one Firman generator and a Toyota Corolla car.
The Commission said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.