In an effort to combat the increasing incidents of cybercrime, particularly among the youths, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 20 individuals for their involvement in cyber-related offenses in Kwara state, Ilorin.
According to a statement by Wilson Uwujaren, the spokesperson for the EFCC, on Tuesday, this recent arrest marks the second operation of its kind conducted by the Ilorin Zonal Command within the past month.
It is worth mentioning that on May 4, 2023, the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Command had previously arrested 62 suspected internet fraudsters, which included one Raji Wasiu Babatunde, who had been previously convicted by the Commission for a similar offense.
The statement said, “The latest arrest, which followed credible intelligence, took place at Egbejila, Airport Road and Offa Garage area, all in Ilorin.
“The suspects are Habeeb Abubakar, Abiola Abiodun, Atitebi Samuel, Emmanuel Mofe Oborirhwoho, John Adamson, Mayowa Akinola Victor, Oluwafemi Smith Ola, Abdullahi Isiak, Orji Daniel Roland, Martinson Adegboyega and Kolawole Temidayo.
“Others are Orimadegun Bashir Ishola, Tijani Quadri, Adebisi Kazeem, Umar Abdulkareem, Adebisi Teslim, Okunlola Idris Ayomide, Quadri Lekan, Ukueni Great and Adeyeye Usman.
“Items recovered from them upon arrest include different brands of phones, laptops and exotic cars.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations”, the statement said.
