5 suspected ‘yahoo boys’ nabbed in Benue

Five persons suspected to be internet fraudsters have been arrested by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Command.

Their identities were given as Adipe Philip, Akpa Alexander, Andrew Odokor, Ishegbe Samuel and Peter Ajine.

The suspects were apprehended in a sting operation in Makurdi, Plateau state capital after credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud.

The commission has via a statement revealed that, items recovered from the suspected internet fraudsters include 2 Hp laptops, 7 mobile phones, a power bank, charms and several incriminating documents.

”The suspects will be charged to Court as soon as the investigation is concluded.” the statement added.