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From Sola Ojo, Abuja
Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation on Monday, July 21.
They were arrested opposite Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Site, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in cybercrime activities.
Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development on Wednesday, said all suspects are undergraduate students of Bayero University Kano (BUK).
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Items recovered during the operation include mobile phones, laptops, internet routers, and one Honda Accord car.
The suspects include Ismail Nura, Suleyman Ayeh, Usman Abdulrazaq, Emmanuel Chigozie, Akabe Seth, Daniel Imoter, Abdulganiyu Jimoh, Jafar Abubakar, Usman Nuraddeen, Mohammad Adnan, Abubakar Abusufyan, Abdulmalik Ibrahim, Abubakar Sadiq, Daniel Masamu, Abdulrasheed Abdulsamad, Isaac Dosunu, Nuraddeen Ogunbiyi, Onyeyemi Kaleem, Miracle Joseph, Danjuma Musa, Ibrahim Mubaraq, Yusuf Salihu, Lawal Ibrahim Edebo, Abdulmajeed Suleiman, and Dauda Abdulhamid.
“They were arrested following weeks of surveillance linked to their alleged involvement in internet fraud, identity theft, and financial scams.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” Oyewale said.
