EFCC Arrest Six Notorious 'Yahoo Boys' At Their Hideouts In Abuja

Date: 15-05-2018 11:06 am (5 years ago) | Author: CLARA JANCITA
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested six suspected internet fraudsters also known as ‘yahoo yahoo boys’. The suspected fraudsters were said to have been picked up in one of their hideouts, Kubwa area, Abuja. The suspects are Ihoeghian Aghasomwan, Precious Osarumen, Enabulele Osazee Frank, Osahon Scott, Efe Ehieorobo and Peter James.

According to Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, the operation was carried out on Friday, May 11 by the advance fee fraud section of the commission following an intelligence report on the activities of the suspected fraudsters.

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“Surveillance was carried out and the identity and location of the fraudsters who specialize in defrauding innocent citizens both within and outside the country through internet was identified,” Uwujaren said.

“On arrest, some of [the] items recovered from the suspects include – one Toyota Camry 2009, 10 laptop computers, 4 ECOWAS International passports, 17 mobile phones, 2 flash drive, HP printer and Certificate of Award of Asian Professional Security Association in favour of Sun Yaje.

“Also recovered was a travelling bag and air piece check-in bag suggesting Abuja as its destination dated March 19, 2018 labelled with two paper clearance certificate of Custom Controlling Department, International Affairs China, No: 00548 and TDK courier service worldwide express service shipment details with track No: ME103178131.”


The EFCC said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as its investigation is concluded.


Posted: at 15-05-2018 11:06 AM (5 years ago) | Hero
- luckingto50 at 15-05-2018 11:14 AM (5 years ago)
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Free them jaree na hustle them they hustle
Posted: at 15-05-2018 11:14 AM (5 years ago) | Upcoming
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- gogoman at 15-05-2018 11:23 AM (5 years ago)
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jail dem!!
Posted: at 15-05-2018 11:23 AM (5 years ago) | Grande Master
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- nature7888 at 15-05-2018 11:33 AM (5 years ago)
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Hmmmm. Busted
Posted: at 15-05-2018 11:33 AM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ruthie at 15-05-2018 11:35 AM (5 years ago)
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good job guys....more to be caught
Posted: at 15-05-2018 11:35 AM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- slimber at 15-05-2018 12:08 PM (5 years ago)
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Yahoo boys no dey let people here word again.
Posted: at 15-05-2018 12:08 PM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- favourita at 15-05-2018 01:32 PM (5 years ago)
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Thieves don arrest thieves Grin what is the difference between dem Huh? Idiot fellows Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 15-05-2018 01:32 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ugojoe at 15-05-2018 06:01 PM (5 years ago)
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They are mere suspects. Wait until they are convicted and sentenced. That you may never hear. NAIJA!
Posted: at 15-05-2018 06:01 PM (5 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Sniper101 at 15-05-2018 07:06 PM (5 years ago)
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last last dem go still release dem sha

...this is Nigeria!!!
Posted: at 15-05-2018 07:06 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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fire TRENDING GISTS fire

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