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How Police Uncovered ''Yahoo-Yahoo'' Academy In Bauchi State

Thompson Nsisongabasi

May 28, 2022

The Police Command in Bauchi has apprehended five suspected internet fraudsters undergoing training in a ''Yahoo-Yahoo'' Academy in the state.

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Emmanuel Saleh, the alleged owner of the ''Yahoo-Yahoo'' and four other suspects were arrested after operatives of the command raided the learning institution.

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The Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakil confirmed the arrest in a statement, on Saturday in Bauchi.

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According to SP Ahmed Wakil, the operatives who acted on credible intelligence raided a hideout where the suspected cyber criminals were undergoing training in the State's metropolis.

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"The Operatives of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB), Bauchi Command acted on a verified intelligence on 20th May 2022, burst into an apartment located at Kirfi Road, GRA, Bauchi.

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Where a training center was established for the training of youths who want to venture into internet crime,ÔÇØ he said.

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He listed the suspects to include Emmanuel Saleh alias Wizblaq, 22; Matthias Akronyi alias Mad Kid, 20, Patience Nuhu, 21, Bulus Haruna, 18, and Kingsley Simon, 19.

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Wakil disclosed the police had recovered four laptops, one television set, four sound systems, one power generator, seven plastic chairs, one office chair, a musical keyboard, and a fridge.

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He added the Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda has directed the suspects to be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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