By Yusuf Mutiu-Olaitan
August 23rd, 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Directorate, has apprehended 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a sharp operation in Makurdi.
The operation occured at Federal Low cost Housing Estate, Makurdi, Benue. This much was revealed in a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Friday in Abuja.
Oyewale confirmed that the operation was as a result of the intelligence report gathered by the operatives of the commission.
“The suspects are Austine Okwori, Osita Valentine, Skott King-David, Thomas Ifebuche, Akor Oche, Henry Adah, Scott Inalegwu, Ogbu Alpha, Samuel Moses, and Ogbonna Ckukwuaogwu.
“Others include Mustapha Adinoye, Sylvanus Ogbu, Emmanuel Adamu and Samuel Otene,” he said.
Items recovered from the suspects included charms, laptops and phones.
Dele Oyewale, however, confirmed that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.