LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Precious Mayor, for allegedly torturing his apprentices at Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of the State.
Punch reports that, the victims were said to have traveled from Imo State to learn the cyber fraud business from Mayor.
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However, when they failed to meet their targets after a few days into their apprenticeship, Mayor reportedly confined them to a room and subjected them to physical harm.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect was arrested, along with his wife, Emmanuela Mayor and two other accomplices; Prince Afam and Israel Simon
“The victims were tortured and deprived of their freedom. The arrested suspects have been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department,” Hundeyin said.