Police Raid ‘Yahoo School’ in Lagos, Arrest 10 Internet Fraud Suspects

Police Raid ‘Yahoo School’ in Lagos, Arrest 10 Internet Fraud Suspects

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered an illegal cybercrime training center, commonly known as a “Yahoo School,” in the Iju area of Lagos State.

During the operation, law enforcement officers arrested four suspected masterminds behind the fraudulent scheme: 22-year-old Chibuike Ihejika, 22-year-old Stanley Ihejika, 26-year-old Obiora Onyedibe, and 25-year-old Emmanuel Onyedibe. These individuals were allegedly running the facility, training young recruits in online fraud.

Six additional suspects, all trainees undergoing instruction in cybercrime, were also apprehended. They include Okorie Henry (20), Otoh Chisom (26), Okeke Kwufrochikwu (26), Uchenna Obeji (12), Minachi Udochukwu (23), and Chinedu Ukachukwu.

According to the Lagos State Police Command, the principal suspects allegedly recruited their trainees from Anambra State and exploited them for fraudulent online activities. The illicit proceeds from these scams were reportedly controlled by the ringleaders.

Following their arrest, all suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down the financiers who sponsored the trainees’ enrollment in the illegal operation, as well as the owner of the premises where these activities took place.

“The facility owner is strongly advised to surrender himself at SCID Panti without delay,” Hundeyin stated.

Authorities also revealed that one of the suspects, a minor with visible injuries allegedly inflicted by the ringleaders to force him into cybercrime, is currently receiving medical care and has been placed in protective custody until his family is located.

The Lagos State Police Command has assured the public that all those involved in this cyber fraud syndicate will face legal action once the investigation is concluded.