Crime
33 “Yahoo Boys” busted in Owerri
No fewer than 33 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested during an operation by operatives of the Abuja and Enugu Zonal Offices of the EFCC in Owerri, Imo.
EFCC made the announcement in a statement on Monday night.
Items recovered from them include: laptop computers, mobile phones, 2 Lexus RX350 SUV and a Toyota Solara salon car.
“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed,” the statement read.
The suspects are: Clinton Emere, Obinna Okonkwo, Ogochukwu Ogbonna, Joseph Udom Kousin, Prince Ewunone, Franklin Michael, Tolli Ameiche, Anderson, Berthel, David Franklin, Aboi Etealu, Chinubu Nwosu, Marizu Chidiebere, Dominic Terry Joseph, Christopher Nwosu, Peter Gift Uche.
Others are: Edinalo Ifeanyichukwu, Ndubuisi Ikenna, John Frank, Anowe Precious, Joseph Levi Chima, Samuel Oria, Tochi Mmerom, Chimezia Cleansman, Okonkwo Obinna, Uchendu Gift, Nkwodi Nnamdi, Izywa Munachi, Ekone Aniche, Opara Donald, Aniche Tochukwu, Anelka Okon and Ebizien Franklin Udochukwu.
-
Sports4 days agoSenegal opens Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Africa’s first Olympic event
-
Latest7 days agoTinubu endorses Nigeria’s participation in 2026 World Travel Market London
-
Football5 days agoU-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Beat Mexico to Reach Quarter-Finals
-
Business4 days agoNNPC’s N66-per-litre petrol discount set to end October 31
-
Latest5 days agoNetanyahu, Eisenkot face coalition deadlock as Israel struggles to form new government
-
Latest4 days agoINEC recognises Pantami for Gombe, keeps Kano NDC candidate off final list
-
Latest4 days agoFG Announces N50,000 cash support for vulnerable Nigerians under new relief programme
-
Latest4 days agoNDC Chieftain tells Atiku to drop presidential ambition over son’s support for Tinubu