The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered a cybercrime training hub in Umuahia, Abia State, leading to the arrest of 23 suspected internet fraudsters, eight of whom were undergoing training.
The anti-corruption agency revealed that the centre, named ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’, was situated inside the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College, Umuahia.
According to a statement released on Friday, the EFCC said, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Friday, July 18, 2025, uncovered a cybercrimes training centre known as ‘yahoo-yahoo Hustle Kingdom’ at Umuahia in Abia State, and arrested eight suspected trainees undergoing training and fifteen others.”
Those apprehended at the centre include Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew.
Others picked up during separate raids in Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu areas of Umuahia 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 statement noted, “The trainees were arrested at the training centre located at Doofco Palace building, behind Government College Umuahia, on credible intelligence, while others were arrested at Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu, all in Umuahia, Abia State.”
Items recovered from the suspects include two vehicles, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones.
The EFCC added that the individuals arrested will soon face prosecution in court.
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