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EFCC Officer Killed During Mission to Arrest Yahoo Boys
A tragic incident occurred on January 17, 2025, when an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer was shot dead during a mission to arrest suspected Yahoo Boys. The operation was launched from the EFCC’s zonal office in Enugu and took a deadly turn as the suspects engaged the officers in a gunfight.
Incident Detail
The officer, identified as an assistant superintendent, had recently completed a promotional exam and was among the team sent to apprehend the cybercrime suspects. As the EFCC agents closed in, the suspects began firing, leading to a chaotic and lethal encounter. The assistant superintendent was fatally shot at the scene, marking a grim outcome for the operation.
Another EFCC officer sustained critical injuries and is receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital. The suspect taken into custody during the operation has yet to be publicly identified. It remains unclear whether the suspect has secured legal representation.
As of Friday evening, neither the Anambra State Police nor EFCC officials had issued an official statement regarding the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and the suspect’s involvement is still underway, with more details expected to emerge as authorities delve deeper into the case.
The rising tension and the violent resistance from suspects highlight the challenges in curbing the activities of cybercriminals, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys
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