Officers of the 12 Field Engineering Regiment of Nigerian Army, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State have arrested over 20 suspected internet fraudsters.
The suspects have been handed over to the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC after being arrested during a raid conducted by the Nigerian Army at Ijagun, Odogbolu area of Ogun state.
EFCC’s spokesman identified as Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the development.
According to Uwujaren, the suspects names are Azeez Hameed Busayo, Olubor Chuks Winner, Amusa Abdulhakeem, Osoko Adesola David, Diyaolu Daniel Damilola, Olunlade Quadri Olamilekan, Amaje Kelly Armstrong, Akorede Olaleye Tope, Owonifari Niyi Sanwiyu.
Others: Ganiyu Olamide Sodiq, Onasanya Taiwo Adeniyi, Ajayi Muhaymin Adesola, Asenuga Ridwan Ayotomiwa, Bamgboye Tobiloba Quadri, Ayede Opeyemi Oluwaseun,Oseni Abolore Ismail, Olaniyan Mayowa Emmanuel, Akanni Qudus Olaleye and Onasile Abiodun Sunday.
He also noted that over 11 vehicles, 29 phones, and suspected hard drugs were recovered from the suspects.
19 of 20 arrested suspects have been indicted so far by the investigation which is still ongoing, saying they would be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.