Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings to the news that operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters.
Similar arrests have constantly being in the news and Nigerians are beginning to see a pattern, especially as despite the many arrests, the prevalence of internet fraudsters has only increased.
The statement said the items recovered from them at the point of arrest include phones and laptops and seven vehicles of different brands. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The statement added that they were arrested at their hideout in Benin City, Edo State following actionable intelligence received by the Commisison.
They gave the names of the suspects as Arebu Julius, Ebiechuwa Victory Ovie, John Uwague, Edward Asuelimhen, Onyeka Sunday, Omorefe Osazee, Kelvin Emmanuel, Osamuliamen Maxwell, Osrmudiamen Aganjele, Godday Osaretin and Osayande Osariemen. Others are Destiny Enobokhare, Daniel Collins, Collins Edobor, Chukwuemeka Johnson, Omofuma Godpower and Progress Edoagu.
But Nigerians are asking why those behind the fraudsters arrested have continued to evade arrest.
A twitter user said: https://twitter.com/God_willrise/status/1566687768893349888?t=fkz8xXk_h3BP0mPR0JEtyg&s=19
Kola said political fraudsters stealing public funds should be arrested too.
Great news 👏.
Please do get into arresting some political fraudsters for Nigeria 🇳🇬 sake too.
God shall bless your patriotic efforts always 🙏.
— TopKay (@Kola_Koladey) September 5, 2022
Gbemi said:
When have you ever paraded politicians, you're the biggest thieves.
— Ọla n re wájú. (@alphamale202) September 5, 2022
Kelvin said:
https://twitter.com/kelvin_onos_jr/status/1566695809386782720?s=19
Oluseye added:
ARREST AND JAIL CORRUPT POLITICAL OFFICERS AND CIVIL SERVANTS…. DO YOUR JOB WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE FOR ONCE. @NGRPresident DO SOMETHING HONORABLE FOR ONCE. GO AND ARREST AMODA!!!!… THAT IS THE REAL KINGPIN
— oluseye (@holucheye) September 5, 2022
El Drips said: https://twitter.com/ElDrips_/status/1566688340614828032?t=cs_T3yVW27zn5NsaqJEhqw&s=19
