Operatives of the EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office, in the early hours of Thursday, November 28, 2019, stormed a building described as ‘YAHOO ACADEMY’, allegedly used solely for the training of youngsters in various aspects of cyber criminality. .
During the raid on Essien Essien Street, Ikot Ibiok village, 23 suspects, including operators and trainees were arrested. The suspects were between the ages of 19 and 35. .
They have confessed that they were undergoing training in various aspects of cyber criminality such as Love Scam, Online Trading Scam, Theft Identity etc.