Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal office have arrested 49 suspected internet Fraudsters operating in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
According to the EFCC, the 49 suspected internet Fraudster were arrested between Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025, following actionable intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.
The commission explained that the operations targeted multiple hideouts across Lokoja with an unlicenced loaded pistol recovered from one of the suspects, who claimed during preliminary interrogation that he was a former cult member.
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Other items recovered from the suspects included high-end smartphones, laptops, computers and two luxury vehicles.
The EFCC said the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
