SUSPECTED INTERNET FRAUDSTERS popularly known as Yahoo boys have opened fire on the anti-graft agents in the Onitsha area of Anambra State, leading to the death of a yet-to-be-identified officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) while another sustained various degrees of injuries.
The incident which happened on Friday left many other people nearby with wounds as they scampered to safety due to the unexpected gunshots.
The anti-graft agents were ambushed while attempting to capture a gang of suspected cyber criminals. They had travelled from the EFCC’s zonal offices in Enugu.
According to a source close to the scene who requested anonymity because of the subject’s sensitivity, “The incident happened this morning (Friday).” When the EFCC agents noticed them, the suspected online scammers immediately started shooting at them.
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“In the process, they shot one officer dead instantly, while another who was critically injured was rushed to a nearby hospital and still remained in critical condition at the hospital as of Friday night.”
The deceased, who was reportedly an assistant superintendent, had recently completed a promotion exam. His name is being kept secret until his family has been formally notified.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, verified the development when contacted and stated that an inquiry had been launched.
“Investigation into the sad incident is ongoing. The suspect is in custody while the arm has been recovered
“Further details shall be communicated, please,” Ikenga added.
