EFCC nabs clerics in hotel to pray for Yahoo-Yahoo boys’ cybercrime success
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin.
On Saturday, a statement signed by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said the seven suspects were arrested at a hotel close to a popular mall in Ilorin.
He said among the suspects were two clerics and a serving corps member. The EFCC spokesperson said preliminary investigations revealed that the two clerics were hired and lodged in the hotel to offer spiritual help to the arrested suspects.
Mr Uwujaren further mentioned that the suspects, who had volunteered useful information, would be charged to court after the investigation.
He also stated that EFCC chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa urged youths to make hard work their watchword and shun ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’.
“The fact that the rate of unemployment is high should not be an excuse to resort to crimes. Acts of criminality may deliver wealth in the short term, but ultimately there will be misery and gnashing of teeth,” said Mr Bawa.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu congratulates Badejo-Okusanya on emergence as NBA president-elect
Mr Tinubu urged the new NBA President to collaborate with stakeholders to advance judicial reforms.
Education
FG, UNESCO inaugurate digital training for teachers
The training is a collaboration between the federal government, UNESCO, the government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU).
Anti-Corruption
PFIPC Scandal: Reps invite foreign affairs minister, NSA for investigative session Thursday
Mr Gagdi said that its diplomatic engagement with some embassies was an embarrassment to Nigeria.
World
Shabana ​Mahmood retained as home secretary as Burnham announces ministerial appointments
Mr Burnham pledged to deliver a new economic model and revive the country.
States
Flooding: Lagos LG urges responsible waste disposal practices
The chairman said that the intervention would help  to enhance water flow and reduce the impact of flooding.
Economy
Power minister courts local, foreign investors to boost industrial growth
Mr Tegbe said reliable electricity remained central to Nigeria’s economic transformation.
