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The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raided a cybercrime training facility in Umuahia, Abia State, leading to the arrest of 23 individuals suspected of internet fraud, which includes eight trainees.
The EFCC reported that the facility, called ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’, was situated within the Doofco Palace building, located behind Government College, Umuahia.
In a statement released on Friday, July 18, 2025, the commission detailed, “Operatives from the EFCC Uyo Zonal Directorate uncovered a cybercrime training facility named ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’ in Umuahia, apprehending eight trainees and fifteen additional suspects.”
Among those detained at the training center were Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
Other individuals were apprehended in various actions in locations such as Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu in Umuahia, including 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.
The statement noted that the trainees were caught at the training center based on reliable intelligence, while others were arrested in Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu, all within Umuahia, Abia State. Items recovered from the operation include two vehicles, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones. The EFCC indicated that the suspects would be brought to court for prosecution soon.
