EFCC arrests 23 suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Benue

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Sunday, arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State.

The anti-graft agency revealed this in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, said the items recovered from them include different mobile phones and one Toyota Corolla car.

The statement reads, “The suspects are David Uvaa, Patrick Adakole, Cyprian Aloo, Michael Anaambe, Okti Clinton, Ibi Raphael, Anaambe George, Msaasha John, Oche Edache, Anaker Terpase, Tanko Japhet and Ayalgo Lorfa.

“Others include Success Terzungwe, Suursuter Isaiah, Lawani Peter, Paul Adewa, Jacob Paul, Ibi Shedrack, Iorkosu Michael, Shiedu Leonard, Terseer Mnenge, Ikyorna Raphael and Igba Ngutor.

“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”

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