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.