Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Sunday, arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State.
In a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said the items recovered from the suspects included mobile phones and one Toyota Corolla car.
The statement read: “The suspects are David Uvaa, Patrick Adakole, Cyprian Aloo, Michael Anaambe, Okti Clinton, Ibi Raphael, Anaambe George, Msaasha John, Oche Edache, Anaker Terpase, Tanko Japhet and Ayalgo Lorfa.
“Others include Success Terzungwe, Suursuter Isaiah, Lawani Peter, Paul Adewa, Jacob Paul, Ibi Shedrack, Iorkosu Michael, Shiedu Leonard, Terseer Mnenge, Ikyorna Raphael and Igba Ngutor.
“The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded”.
