There has been news going round media outlets of suspected bandits in EFCC uniform who arrested guests in a hotel in Niger State. The anti corruption agency EFCC has claimed such news is fake and has also released a statement saying it’s the agency who actually carried out the operation and not some suspected bandits. Read press statement below:

EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, February 27, 2025 arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters.

They were arrested in broad daylight at White Hotel, Chanchangi Local Government Area in Niger state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities.

Items recovered from them include two vehicles and 13 phones of different brands.

The Commission’s operatives carried out the arrest professionally with no motive or tinge of abduction. 

The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.