EFCC nabs 29 ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ boys in Kwara

The Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC on Thursday, arrested 29 persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related activities. The suspects were arrested at different locations in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, according to the anti-graft body. The raid by the EFCC in Offa, a commercial city, has added […]

The Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC on Thursday, arrested 29 persons for their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related activities.

The suspects were arrested at different locations in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, according to the anti-graft body.

The raid by the EFCC in Offa, a commercial city, has added another narrative to the proliferation of the activities of the suspected fraudsters in Kwara State.

EFCC had hitherto clamped down on their activities across Ilorin metropolis which allegedly forced relocation of their operations. 

The anti-graft body had also convicted several suspects in courts, majority of whom are students.

It said the new arrest followed credible intelligence received by the Command on the activities of the suspects.

Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops and cars.

It said some of the suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.