Training Ground Turns Jail as EFCC Apprehends 14 Alleged Internet Fraudsters 

The Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in a training center of potential internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue State, on Wednesday,  February 14, 2024.

The EFCC who disclosed this on their X handle page (formally twitter) on Thursday, said that, the operatives, acting on intelligence, arrested the suspects in a three-bedroom apartment allegedly serving as a training centre for internet fraud trainees along Achusa Road, Makurdi.

According to the commission, the suspects are: Asongu Terungwa, Aese Sonter,Nyoosu Terungwa,John Kator, Udi Micheal Aodona, Terungu Mnyam, Iorwuese Terhide, Ule Francis, Imoter Gloor Emmanuel and Samuel Lubem.

Others include: Wergba Tertamge, Erukaa Ephraim, Agenale Franklin and Abechi Toryila.

“Items recovered include: laptops, ATM cards, phones, one Firman Generator and a Toyota Corolla car.” the commission added.

The EFCC however said that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.