The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the discovery of a cybercrime training centre known as the ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’ in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, and arrested eight suspected trainees along with 15 others.
EFCC disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of its Uyo Zonal Directorate on Friday, July 18, 2025.
The arrested trainees are Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, 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 trainees were arrested at the training centre located at Doofco Palace building, behind Government College Umuahia, based on credible intelligence, while others were arrested at Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu, all in Umuahia, Abia State.
“Items recovered from them include two cars, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones,” the Commission stated.
It added that the suspects will soon be charged to court.
