The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 undergraduates of Bayero University Kano (BUK) for alleged involvement in cybercrime-related activities.
The anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended on Monday during a sting operation conducted opposite BUK New Site, Kano, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud.
“All suspects apprehended are confirmed to be undergraduate students of Bayero University Kano. Items recovered during the operation include mobile phones, laptops, internet routers, and one Honda Accord car,” he stated.
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Oyewale further revealed that the arrests came after weeks of intensive surveillance and intelligence gathering, which linked the suspects to cybercrimes, including internet fraud, identity theft, and various financial scams.
He added that the suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The EFCC reiterated its commitment to tackling cybercrime across Nigerian institutions and urged students to steer clear of illegal online activities.