Seven Undergraduates Arrested in EFCC Raid

A surprise dawn raid on two houses in the Lekki area of Lagos on April 6, 2014, led to the arrest of seven suspects, all undergraduates of some of the nation’s tertiary institutions.

The undergraduates, include Elete Fred Debi, a 500-level student of Physics/Production Technology of the University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Others are: Ese Iriruaga, 300-level student of Geology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State; Couson Jimmy, 300-level student of Computer Science, Benson Idahosa, University, Benin-City, Edo State; Anthony Onos, 200-level student of Political Science, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State; Omene Stephen, 200-level student of Computer Science, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State; Kome Emmanuel, 200-level student of Petroleum Engineering, University of Port-Harcourt and Shola Muyiwa of the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State.

They were picked in two houses at Lekki, in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State following intelligence report on their alleged involvement in sundry internet scams.

The suspects have all made useful statements. Various items were recovered from the suspects such as laptop computers, expensive phones, ipads and exotic cars, including a Range Rover Evogue; Honda Crosstour, Mercedes Benz C 300 4matic, S 300 Mercedes Benz and Acura ZDX SUV. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.