EFCC arrests ex-convict, 19 other internet fraud suspects in Ilorin

Wed, Jun 7, 2023
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Crime

EFCC has arrested 20 suspects, including an ex-convict in Ilorin over cybercrime offences.

Its spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren stated on Tuesday that the agency once secured the conviction of Raji Babatunde, over similar offences.

The latest arrests at Egbejila, Airport Road and Offa Garage Area, both in Ilorin were made through credible intelligence reports, he stated.

The suspects according to the statement are Habeeb Abubakar, Abiola Abiodun, Atitebi Samuel, Mofe Oborirhwoho, John Adamson, Mayowa Victor, Oluwafemi Ola, Abdullahi Isiak, Orji Roland, and Martinson Adegboyega.

Others are Kolawole Temidayo, Orimadegun Ishola, Tijani Quadri, Adebisi Kazeem, Umar Abdulkareem, Adebisi Teslim, Okunlola Ayomide, Quadri Lekan, Ukueni Great and Adeyeye Usman.

Uwujaren stated that EFCC recovered exotic cars, laptops and different brands of phones from the suspects.

He added that the suspects would be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations.

On May 4, EFCC arrested 62 suspected internet fraudsters including an ex-convict also in Ilorin. (NAN)

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