Officers of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 49 suspected internet fraudsters in Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
EFCC’s head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale in a statement said the suspects were arrested between May 24 and 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 claimed during preliminary interrogation, that he was a former cult member.
“Other items recovered from the suspects include high-end smartphones, laptop computers and two luxury vehicles,” Oyewale said.
He added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigations.
