EFCC Arrests 33 Suspected Internet Fraudsters, Seize Laptops, Cars, Others
EFCC Arrests 33 Suspected Internet Fraudsters, Seize Laptops, Cars, Others
Seventeen of the suspects were arrested in Lagos while sixteen others were nabbed at Enugu according to a statement by the commission.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Lagos and Enugu Zonal Commands of the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in separate sting operations, Ezenwoko’s Blog reports.
Below are some of the items recovered from the suspects.
The 17 suspects arrested in Lagos are Adefila Ayobami Ezekiel, Anamene Somtochukwu, Nzeako Kosisochukwu Anthony, Afolabi Ayomide Henry, Olatona Ayodeji Ebenezer, Obioho Ikenna Raphael, Famolayo Femi Hammed, Mintah-Joshua Oluwafemi, Martins Victor Onuoha, Babatunde Haruna Oluwaseyi, Taiwo Bolaji Kehinde, Ibeakolam Goodluck, Onaolapo Iyanu Samuel, Jamiu Damilola Lawal, Adeyanju Fawaz, AdejideSamuel and Obioho Obinna.
In other news, former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani has revealed why the Northern region is against the creation of state police.
Sani stated that the region is against state police creation because state governors can use it to persecute political enemies or critics.
In an online interview programme, 90MinutesAfrica, the former lawmaker said that the reservation towards state police in the north is noted, but it will be good for local security.
Sani added he supports the creation of state police because it will help restore law and order and security in the country, adding that the idea could be abused.
He, however, opined that Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State who supports state police today will oppose the idea when he emerges as the governor of the state in 2023.