EFCC Busts ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ Hideout in Makurdi, Arrests 32 Suspects

The operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State.

The suspects include Jerome Stanley, Agbo Israel, Agbinda Senenge, Anum Cyprian, Ohuche Favour, Gabriel Oybaji, Vincent Adanu, Ukoh Michael, Jonathan Iwar, Victor Chukwekaum, Emmanuel Abah, Faith Terna, Mason Masenengen Terngu, Joseph Samuel, Samuel Stephanie and Terhemen Gabriel, Godwin Stephanie, James Ochaje, Shadrach Ogbu, and Ameh Serah.

Others are Gabriel Onju, Nwabueze Kevin, Obande Emmanuel, Atokoto Ojonugwa, Joy Okwoano, Lois Adamu, Joy Eze, Stanley Torkuma, Amum Daniel, Ashwe Toryila, Eneh Augustine and David Orhembetyoga.

They were arrested after a series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.

Items recovered from them include a Toyota Camry Car, 23 iPhones, 11 Android phones, 6 Laptops computers, 1 ATM Card, 1 flash drive, wrist watch and several incriminating documents.

The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.