The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters – 18 in Lagos and seven in Abuja.

Some of the 18 suspects nabbed in Lagos are Abass Mukhtar, Enitan Adekunle, Olakunle Araoyinbo, Korede Adetule, Christmas Gabriel, Christmas Yole, Christmas Emmanuel and Harrison Obayogbono.

Others are Victor Kenneth, Adewale Musibau, Oluwajuwon Shofuyi, Idris Abdulazeez, Oyeku Adeoye, Omilana Adeleke, Okeke Chucks, Peters Olamide, Abayomi Jones and Usman Olalekan.

The 18 suspects were arrested in the early hours of today, Friday, September 27, 2019 at different locations in the Alagbado area of Lagos State, “following intelligence received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in criminal activities,” EFCC Spokesman Wilson uwujaren said in a statement.

“During the raid, about five of the suspects attempted to escape arrest by hiding in the ceiling of their apartments but they were fished out and arrested.

“Items recovered from the suspects include charms, phones, laptops and five cars-Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry 2004 model, Toyota Camry 2007 model, Toyota Camry 1999 model and Honda Pilot.

“The suspects would soon be charged to court,” Uwujaren said.

In another statement, he disclosed that operatives of the Cybercrime Section of the Abuja Zonal Office of EFCC on Tuesday, September 24, raided the residences of suspected internet fraudsters at No 5 Arbe Saibra Dantata Estate Kubwa, Abuja, arresting six suspects.

“The operation,” according EFCC, “was triggered by intelligence regarding the activities of the suspects who were placed under close surveillance for weeks.

“The suspects arrested are Aifuwa Aisosa, Desmond Imasuen, Usman Malik, Odiesen Ken, Odiase Emmanuel and Aifuwa Henry.

“Some of the items recovered from the suspects include mobile phones, laptop computers, and a Mercedes C350.

“In the same vein, the Advanced Fee Fraud section of the Abuja Zonal office on Thursday, September 26, arrested another cybercrime suspect, Mbaeri Anselm Chukwuma at David Estate, Gwarimpa. Items recovered from him include a Toyota Rav4, 2 laptops, 2 phones and a Pump Action Rifle with 2 Cartridges.

“The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

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