OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Friday, 18 July 2025, uncovered a cybercrime training centre known as the Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom in Umuahia, Abia State, and arrested eight suspected trainees and fifteen other individuals.
The arrested trainees have been identified as: Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Michael, and Destiny Andrew.
Others arrested include: 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 suspects were apprehended at the training centre located in the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College Umuahia, based on credible intelligence. Others were arrested at locations in Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu – all within Umuahia, Abia State.
Items recovered from the suspects include two cars, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones.
