Twenty suspects have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin city, Edo state, over alleged cyber crimes.
A statement by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects were arrested in a joint operation with officers from the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin.
He said, “Following intelligence report on their activities. They were nabbed in a surprise raid on their Cyber office tucked in an old building located on Siluko Road, Benin City.”
“The suspected fraudsters who are mostly in their twenties includes: Idehen Obabueki, Adesa Lucky, Usuagu Uche, Eloghosa Olikiabor, Larry Edomwonyi, Amowie Maike, Francis Ezegbede, Itua Samuel and Endurance John Egbeifo.
“Others are Amego Ovenseri, Iyen Ighodaro, Philip Agbodori, Lucky Robinson, Nnadi Obinna, Osabuohien Osahon, Chinenu Eze, Peter Sunday, Solomon Ogu, Niyi Femi and Osagie Aghedo.” He added.
“At the point of arrest, the fraudsters had in their possession forty five (45) laptops of different make, twenty eight (28) telephone sets, eight (8) internet mobile modems and one Nissan car with registration number USL 375 AG.
“They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded,” the statement said.
EFCC those boys are using their God given talents, why cant you go and arrest corrupt politician? Shame on you
u nab dem u nab dem but b4 u 4get gov dey polie nko.inshort all of us dey.do ur job
Shame on Nigeria , that They would not fight corruption but oppress the poor, has these boys stolen from anyone of you before ? where are all the Governors and presidents and all public Officers who steals Billions daily .