EFCC Storms Yahoo Academy In Abia, Nabs 23 In Midnight Raid!

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 23 individuals at an illegal cybercrime training facility, widely referred to as a “Yahoo academy,” situated in Umuahia, Abia State.

According to iReporter Online, the operation was carried out by operatives from the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, who uncovered the training hub—identified as Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom—on Friday, July 18, 2025. Eight of those arrested were reportedly undergoing active cybercrime training, while fifteen others were linked to various fraudulent activities.

The commission, in a statement shared via its official X account, confirmed that the raid followed credible intelligence which led officers to the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College Umuahia.

According to iReporter Online, additional suspects were tracked down across different parts of the city, including Umudike, Ahiaeke, and Umugu.

The arrested suspects include Toona Henry, Tavershima Solomon, Chi Orseer James, Ubee Benjamin, Gabriel Ibe Ifeanyi, Tindue Godwin, Muhammed Terwase Micheal, and Destiny Andrew. Others apprehended are 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.

Items recovered during the sting operation include two vehicles, 15 laptops, and 34 mobile phones—believed to be tools used in carrying out various forms of internet fraud.

The EFCC disclosed that all suspects are currently in custody and will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations. According to iReporter Online, this marks one of the most significant cybercrime busts in the South-East region in recent months.

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