x

EFCC Arrests 14 For Internet Fraud In Lagos, 9 Others Arrested In Benin

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 persons following series of intelligence on their alleged fraudulent activities.

They were arrested at 1004 Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

The suspects are Akin Abiola Daramola, Stephen Augustine Terungwa, Oluwateru Abiodun Samson, Jeffrey Imariagbe Ehis, Uwajiala Odion Henry, Solomon Abidiran Pelumi, Adebayo Oluwatobi Isaac Olamide, and Odunifa Joseph Opomulero.

Others are Adulkarim Samad Olalekan, Anne Davidson, Ibrahim Enakere Emmanuel, Abayomi Oluwagbenga Olowoake, Israel Jigah Sokoamtu, Oluwaseun Olajuwon Ibrahim and Isaiah Effiong.

According to the antigraft agency, the suspects have been interrogated and will soon be arraigned in court.

Similarly, operatives of the EFCC in Benin, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in an early morning operation in Benin City, Edo State.

The suspects who were arrested following intelligence received by the Commission are Okosun Godspower, Imo Harry Hamilton, Efosa Desmond, Odiase Aifuwa, Idoko Onakpa, Dogìo Samson, Okukoje Godstime, Onuigbo Julius, and Osamulu Sunday.

Items recovered from them include laptop computers, mobile phones, a Toyota Camry car, and a Luxus Jeep.

The suspects are said to have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Abuja: Maikalangu Emerges APC Flagbearer for AMAC Chairmanship Election With 51 Votes

….Minister Jisalo Congratulates Maikalangu, Urges Support for Party Flagbearer The...

NTAC Director-General Receives Honorary Doctoral Fellowship for Excellence in Leadership

By Jabiru Hassan The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid...

Sokoto L-PRES Trains Livestock Stakeholders on Antimicrobial Resistance

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support...

Uba Sani Condemns Killing of 12 Travellers, Urges Respect for Freedom of Movement

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State...

Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Seize Rifle in Plateau

By Israel Adamu, Jos Gunmen suspected to be herders have...

Lagos Government Urges Property Owners to Renovate Building Exteriors

The Lagos State Government has called on property owners...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img