The Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reported that its agents apprehended 13 suspects believed to be involved in internet fraud in Sokoto State.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this information in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday.
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Oyewale explained that the arrests took place on Saturday in the Gidan Yaro and Dandima regions of Sokoto, based on credible intelligence indicating the suspects’ participation in internet-related crimes.
“All 13 suspects claim to be students at Usmanu Danfodio University in Sokoto. Once investigations are concluded, they will face charges in court.
“This recent crackdown is part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud across Nigeria,” Oyewale stated.
