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Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by treesun(op): 9:11pm On Jan 17, 2025
Armed internet fraudsters fatally shot an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and critically injured another during an encounter with anti-graft operatives in Anambra State.
The operatives had embarked on a mission to apprehend a group of suspected cybercriminals, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys on Friday, when the suspects opened fire, resulting in the tragic incident, sources confirmed to The Gazette.

One officer was killed instantly, while another sustained severe injuries and was hospitalised in critical condition as of Friday night. The team had traveled to Anambra from their zonal headquarters in Enugu for the operation.

When contacted, an EFCC spokesperson stated they would look into the incident, while the Anambra police spokesperson was unavailable for immediate comment.

The attack occurred amidst ongoing efforts by EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede to revise protocols for tackling white-collar crimes. Yahoo Boys were previously considered non-violent and were typically apprehended without resistance.

The deceased officer, identified as an assistant superintendent, had recently completed a promotional examination.

The incident has raised concerns among anti-graft operatives, particularly regarding the agency’s lack of adequate personnel insurance.

“We no longer have life insurance,” an officer disclosed anonymously, highlighting that compensation for fallen officers’ families had not been issued since the tenure of Farida Waziri.

Another officer lamented the situation, saying, “The families of the officer that died today won’t be getting anything. So can we say he died for nothing?”

https://www./2025/01/17/just-in-yahoo-boys-open-fire-on-efcc-operatives-kill-one-injure-another/
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by AlvinOO7:
Finally, bushmeat don catch one hunter. huh
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Bobloco: 9:13pm On Jan 17, 2025
Armed internet fraudsters
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by SmartPolician: 9:18pm On Jan 17, 2025
Yahoo boys don't bear arms! Armed robbers attacked the EFCC!
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by helinues: 9:20pm On Jan 17, 2025
Baba n la mistake.

All the yahoo boys in that state are in trouble
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by iamnotillicit(m): 9:25pm On Jan 17, 2025
Are u sure these are fraudsters...?
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Obapluto: 9:39pm On Jan 17, 2025
helinues:
Baba n la mistake.

All the yahoo boys in that state are in trouble
open mouth waaaaa….king solo
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Jamesmatic(m): 9:45pm On Jan 17, 2025
No level na wetin men go dey package now if they see any police wey zuzu or soja dem go drop am one time. No be only dem sabi pull trigger
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Allfacts:
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by gasparpisciotta:
This one na away team win over 2.5, getting more interesting in the crime world.

When the hunter learns to shoot the without stopping then the birds has to fly without perching.
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by obinna58(m): 9:48pm On Jan 17, 2025
We all knew a day like this will come, it’s just a matter of time
Yahoo cultist arm robbers vs corrupt efcc agency
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by CJStarz: 9:52pm On Jan 17, 2025
Bobloco:
Armed internet fraudsters
Double offence
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by CJStarz: 9:53pm On Jan 17, 2025
It will only get messier
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by HenryWilliams(m): 9:56pm On Jan 17, 2025
helinues:
Baba n la mistake.

All the yahoo boys in that state are in trouble
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
If EFCC do anyhow..they'll see anyhow..
Too much oppression from them..
Why won't you expect Yahoo boys to take up arms?.
This is a new twist that bodes no good.
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by helinues: 9:57pm On Jan 17, 2025
HenryWilliams:
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
If EFCC do anyhow..they'll see anyhow..
Too much oppression from them..
Why won't you expect Yahoo boys to take up arms?.
This is a new twist that bodes no good.
Annoyingly, na those who no buy go pay
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Achor1111(m): 10:47pm On Jan 17, 2025
Street go long be that.
Never push a man too hard.
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by PulaPower: 11:10pm On Jan 17, 2025
Local man is speechless !
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Gajagojo: 11:28pm On Jan 17, 2025
SmartPolician:
Yahoo boys don't bear arms! Armed robbers attacked the EFCC!
You sound like an expert on the matter, very knowledgeable......
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by TheBillyonaire: 11:37pm On Jan 17, 2025
Night raiders may have been treated like armed robbers, not knowing they are EFCT?
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Sirianese:
treesun:
Armed internet fraudsters fatally shot an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and critically injured another during an encounter with anti-graft operatives in Anambra State.
The operatives had embarked on a mission to apprehend a group of suspected cybercriminals, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys on Friday, when the suspects opened fire, resulting in the tragic incident, sources confirmed to The Gazette.

One officer was killed instantly, while another sustained severe injuries and was hospitalised in critical condition as of Friday night. The team had traveled to Anambra from their zonal headquarters in Enugu for the operation.

When contacted, an EFCC spokesperson stated they would look into the incident, while the Anambra police spokesperson was unavailable for immediate comment.

The attack occurred amidst ongoing efforts by EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede to revise protocols for tackling white-collar crimes. Yahoo Boys were previously considered non-violent and were typically apprehended without resistance.

The deceased officer, identified as an assistant superintendent, had recently completed a promotional examination.

The incident has raised concerns among anti-graft operatives, particularly regarding the agency’s lack of adequate personnel insurance.

“We no longer have life insurance,” an officer disclosed anonymously, highlighting that compensation for fallen officers’ families had not been issued since the tenure of Farida Waziri.

Another officer lamented the situation, saying, “The families of the officer that died today won’t be getting anything. So can we say he died for nothing?”

https://www./2025/01/17/just-in-yahoo-boys-open-fire-on-efcc-operatives-kill-one-injure-another/
Yeah he died for nothing

He thought he was smart he was willing to spend an entire career robbing and killing unarmed civilians whilst hid ing under the authority of an organization that does not even value him enough to take out insurance on his life (to secure the welfare of his kids should he get killed in the line of duty)
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Rexymania(m): 12:35am On Jan 18, 2025
Very good. I don't support internet fruadstars but anything about Nigeria para miliary or efcc, they are worse.
Police
Navy
Custom
Efcc
VIO
Lasma
Road safety

Every damn thing!
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by ravensckar(m): 12:43am On Jan 18, 2025
Look at this FOOLISH EFCC officials.

One of theirs was just murdered in cold blood and all they were groaning about was "insurance?". huh huh
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by PerfectMan24: 1:34am On Jan 18, 2025
What is the name of man down. Fulani in uniform molesting innocent youths.
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by haybhi1(m): 3:29am On Jan 18, 2025
Their mode of operation makes them prone. Is it ideal to go into a compound at 4am in a manner that suggests robbery?

It can be argued as self defense for the yahoo boys who think they are criminals. Although I deter yahoo so much, what happens to arresting them in the right way?
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Nobody: 4:27am On Jan 18, 2025
Efcc na over sabi people. Very annoying. Breaking into homes, hotels at midnight
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by CaptainZubi: 6:02am On Jan 18, 2025
Rexymania:
Very good. I don't support internet fruadstars but anything about Nigeria para miliary or efcc, they are worse.
Police
Navy
Custom
Efcc
VIO
Lasma
Road safety

Every damn thing!
How is navy paramilitary? undecided
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by AgentGoat: 6:57am On Jan 18, 2025
Yahoo boys?


You went for an operation in the night in a state infected with unknown gunmen?
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Gandollar(f): 7:01am On Jan 18, 2025
No insurance and compensation for families of fallen colleagues? Dafuq!

Cultist+ritualist+Omila= Yahoo boy.

EFCC on their part should be more careful how they storm at night. While nothing is wrong in storming criminal hideouts at a time they are most vulnerable, these officials must be well trained and properly kitted to face civilian shooters and come out alive.

I don't believe shooter is in custody, Efcc would kill him on the spot due to anger and emotions over their fallen colleague. EFCC obviously beat a Hasty retreat when the criminals went on offensive.
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by galadima77(m): 9:43am On Jan 18, 2025
Very unfortunate.
Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by Seunpapa65: 12:16pm On Jan 18, 2025
He was never a yahoo boy the want to use it as a cover up

Re: Yahoo Boys Open Fire On EFCC Operatives, Kill One, Injure Another by treesun(op): 1:30pm On Jan 18, 2025
Sirianese:
Yeah he died for nothing

He thought he was smart he was willing to spend an entire career robbing and killing unarmed civilians whilst hid ing under the authority of an organization that does not even value him enough to take out insurance on his life (to secure the welfare of his kids should he get killed in the line of duty)
Do you know him!
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