Tragedy struck in Anambra State as suspected internet fraudsters, commonly referred to as “Yahoo boys,” reportedly ambushed and killed an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Another officer was left critically injured in the attack, which took place during an anti-graft operation on the night of Friday, January 18, 2025. The EFCC team, dispatched from the agency’s zonal headquarters in Enugu, had travelled to Anambr…

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Suspected internet fraudsters shoot EFCC operative dead, injure others

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The Nigeria Police has confirmed the fatal attack on an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer by armed internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo Boys, in Anambra State. The attack, which also left another officer critically injured, occurred on Friday during an EFCC operation targeting suspected cybercriminals. According to reports, the EFCC team, dispatched from their zonal headquarters in Enugu, came under heavy …

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An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was tragically killed, and another critically injured, during a violent… Read More: EFCC Officer Killed, Another Injured in Clash with Armed Yahoo Boys in Anambra

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Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre  in Benin City, Edo state. The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated  the apartment being...

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Armed internet fraudsters have killed an officer after opening fire on a team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra. The incident which occurred on Friday, left another critically injured as the officers scampered to safety due to the unexpected gunshots. The officers were said to be on a mission to corner

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‘Yahoo Boys’ gun down EFCC official in Anambra

An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was tragically killed, and another seriously wounded, after suspected internet fraudsters, known as Yahoo Boys, opened fire on anti-graft operatives in Anambra on Friday. The operatives, dispatched from the EFCC’s Enugu zonal office, were on a mission to apprehend the suspects when the violent confrontation occurred. The ambush led to the immediate death of one officer, while anot…

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"They Opened Fire On EFCC Team" - Officer Dies During Yahoo Boys' Raid In Anambra - TheNigeriaLawyer

The attack resulted in the death of an EFCC officer, while another was left critically injured The operatives were on a mission to apprehend the cyber criminals The deceased was said to be an assistant superintendent A tragic incident occurred on Friday in the Onitsha area of Anambra State when a group of suspected Internet […] The post Suspected Yahoo Boys Open Fire on EFCC Officers appeared first on EkoHotBlog.

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Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo stateThe suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities.Items recov…

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