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EFCC arrests 9 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Abuja Zonal Command, have arrested 9 suspected internet fraudsters. They are Kalu Kennedy Ndukwe, Onyenso Emmanuel, Richard Yakubu, Haruna Abubukar, Peter Ukabam, Godwin Peters, Usman Garba Haruna, Nwani Chukwuma and Kabiru Shehu.

The suspects were arrested today, July 28, 2022, at FO1 Area of Kubwa, Abuja following intelligence reports on their alleged criminal activities.

Various items were recovered from the suspects including laptops and phones.

They will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.

 

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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