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    EFCC Arrests 49 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lokoja

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    By Olufemi Oni, Ilorin

    Officers of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC,l) have arrested 49 suspected internet fraudsters in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

    A statement by Dele Oyewale,
    Head, Media & Publicity, said they
    were arrested between Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025, following actionable intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

    The operations targeted multiple hideouts across the city, with an unlicenced loaded pistol recovered from one of the suspects, who reportedly claimed that he was a former cult member during preliminary investigation.

    Other items recovered from the suspects include high-end smartphones, laptop computers and two luxury vehicles.

    They would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigations, the statement added.

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