LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICEOFNAIJA)- Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission 23 March, arrested 28 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital.
The arrest was made at Mandate Area in Ilorin by EFCC Ilorin Zonal Command agents in response to information on the activities of fraudsters operating in the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed the identity of the suspects to include a cleric, twin brothers, six students of various tertiary institutions, mining operators and a host of other specialized private individuals.
According to a press statement signed by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwuajaren, those arrested include, “Toheeb Albarka, a cleric; Lambe Kehinde and Lambe Taye, twin brothers; Francis Stephen, Olabode Yusuf and Musbaudeen Akorede who trade in dog selling respectively.
“Other suspects are identified as, Olaleye Solomon, Miner; Akinade Samuel, Computer Technician; Damilola Shagaya, Real Estate Developer; Muhammed Awal, Graphic Designer; Adam Mubarak, Anti-Money Laundering Analyst; Ogundiran Nathaniel, Tiler; Jamiu Ishola, Printer; Dauda Tunde, Plumber; Abdullahi Sikiru, Bet Naija Agent; Kasali Afeez Adegoke, Website Developer; Jordan Adeyinka, Wears/Shoe Dealer and a driver, Ojeniyi Boluwatife.
“Adedamola Samson, Olarewaju Adisa Taofeek, Adewale Oloro, and Omogbolahan Ibrahim made up the remaining group.”
Following their arrest, the suspects were found to be in possession of ten exotic cars, different brands of laptops and cell phones, printer among others.
According to Uwuajaren, the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations by the EFCC.