The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a cybercrime training facility in Umuahia, Abia State, arresting 23 suspects, including eight individuals allegedly undergoing training.
According to a statement released on Friday, the illegal centre, dubbed “Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom,” was located inside the Doofco Palace building, situated behind Government College, Umuahia.
“On Friday, July 18, 2025, operatives of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, uncovered a cybercrime training centre in Umuahia, Abia State, and arrested eight trainees along with 15 others,” the statement read.
Those apprehended at the training centre include Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
Fifteen additional suspects were arrested during coordinated raids across Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu in Umuahia. They include Okezie Almond, Precious Osmond, Kenneth Prospect, Iweobi Chika Augustine, Nedolisa Victor, Kanu Austin, Anolu David, Collins Chinedu, Joshua Nnamdi, Ogechi Chibuzor, Michael Chinonso, Prince Chigozie, Festus Nwogu, Michael Lazarus, and Kingsley Ndubuisi.
Items recovered during the operations include two vehicles, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones.
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The EFCC noted that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
