EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters At White Hotel, Niger State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State. The operation took place at White Hotel, located in the Chanchangi Local Government Area, following credible intelligence regarding their involvement in cybercrime activities.

EFCC’s Raid on Suspected Internet Fraudsters

According to an official statement from the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in a coordinated daylight raid. The anti-graft agency disclosed that two vehicles and 13 mobile phones of various brands were recovered during the operation.

“The Commission’s operatives carried out the arrest professionally with no motive or tinge of abduction,” the statement read in part.

Conflicting Accounts Surrounding the Raid

Despite the EFCC’s clarification, some local residents expressed concerns about the manner of the operation. A source, speaking anonymously, claimed that armed men stormed the hotel around 5 a.m., disabled the CCTV cameras, and raided the premises without identifying themselves as security operatives.

“The armed men stormed the hotel very early in the morning, disconnected all CCTV cameras, and carried out the raid without any hindrance. After disarming the security guards, they moved from room to room, apprehending individuals and taking them to an undisclosed location,” the source stated.

The source further speculated that some of the guests, possibly foreigners, might have been the target of the operation. “We gathered that some white men lodged in the hotel, and they may have been tracked to their rooms. Reports suggest that no fewer than ten persons were taken,” the source added.

EFCC Dismisses Banditry Claims

In response to the allegations, the EFCC categorically refuted claims that the operation was conducted by bandits or kidnappers. The Commission assured the public that all necessary legal protocols were followed and that the arrested suspects would be prosecuted in court upon the completion of investigations.

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