In Anambra, cybercriminals, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys, have taken their operation to another level, even engaging in a gun fire with officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
It all happened on Friday, some officers of the EFCC officers traveled from their zonal headquarters in Enugu to carry out a special assignment.
However, on getting there, the Yahoo Boys were fully prepared.
They attacked the officers, killing one and leaving another critically injured.
The unexpected gunshots caused the officers to retreat for safety.
The slain officer, identified as an assistant superintendent, had recently passed a promotional examination.
Meanwhile, the injured officer remains in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital as of Friday night.
“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.
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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?”
Anambra State Police Command Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are underway.
“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 said.
