EFCC Nabs Suspected Yahoo School Owner, 17 Others In Enugu

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Nigeria Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC, on Monday, May 1, 2023, apprehended eighteen suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys at Enugu.

The anti-graft agency arrested them at different locations within Enugu and its environment.

It was reported that Chigozie Philips, who is the founder of Holy Family School Abakpa, Enugu, where he allegedly trains prospective Yahoo boys was also arrested.

According to the agency, the items recovered from them at the time of arrest includes 20 mobile phones and two laptops.

The agency wrote :

“one Chigozie Philips, founder of Holy Family School Abakpa, Enugu, where he allegedly trains prospective cybercriminals.

“Thirteen of his proteges who were arrested in the sting operation are Kingsley Okorie, Henry Chidiebere, Elochukwu Chukwuemeka Micheal, Nelson Nnaji, Joacin Kelvin, Kelechi Ibe, Chinonso James, Udeh Isaiah and Micheal Chukwuemeka.

“Others include Ifeanyi Ozor Bright, Etuma John, Okafor Chukwuemeka, Raymond Chinaza, Desmond James, Ozoma Chinonso Anthony, Uchenna Aka and Ozor Celestine.”

It was reported that the suspect had made useful statements and would be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.