EFCC arrests landlord for harboring suspected internet fraudsters

Stanley Ejike Awam, A 33-year-old landlord, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly harbouring suspected internet fraudsters.

Stanley and 10 other suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ were arrested by EFCC operatives today at different locations of the Ibadan metropolis following actionable intelligence on their alleged illegal activities.

A statement released by EFCC spokesperson, Tony Orilade reads in part

“For men of the commission who carried out the arrest, it was a daunting task locating Stanley’s six-flat property tucked inside an isolated environment around Ologuneru area of the Oyo State capital.”

He revealed that nine suspects, including Stanley, were arrested at the premises in Ibadan. Others are Henry Echefu, Usman Mustapha, Adeleke David, Olafuyi Josiah, Shorefire Ayokunmi, Riliwan Ajao, Abulsalam Abubakar and Lukman Salam.

Orilade said investigations is still ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court in due time.