By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Joint Task Force operatives in Okehi Local Government area of Kogi state on Monday arrested a 9-member cybercrime syndicate who specialises in siphoning people’s funds from their accounts.
Information released indicated that the suspect confessed to their involvement in defrauding people stating that they’ve been operating in Ondo State but recently relocated to Ihima in Kogi State to carry on with their nefarious deals.
This syndicate according to ‘Kogi Reports’ were lodging at Ihima Guest House along cemetery road in Oboroke-Ihima before they were nabbed, while the two ladies among them revealed their involvements in Pornography videos including drugs and alcohol.
According to reports, the tactical operation which lasted for hours secured the arrest of seven Males. Four from Ondo state, Two from Ihima, One from Okene and two females from Adavi Local Government while gadgets including mobile phones and other accessories were confiscated.
The Okehi council Chairman, Abdulraheem Ohiare who led the team of operation noted that those apprehended were currently in the custody of the security agents helping with information that would lead to the arrest of others.
The Council Chairman applauded the security agents for the success of the operation and the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for prioritising the Security of lives and property of the citizenry.
