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The Gombe State Police Command has arrested eight individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and internet fraud. The operation resulted in the recovery of over N500,000 that had been stolen from victims' bank accounts.
On June 7, 2026, a complaint was filed by Hassan Muhammad and Jibril Hassan in Gombe State, alleging that armed individuals broke into their homes and stole mobile phones. Following this, police have reportedly dismantled an eight-member criminal syndicate linked to armed robbery and internet fraud, according to Tribune Online.
The police in Gombe have arrested eight suspects linked to a robbery and internet fraud syndicate. Authorities are actively pursuing additional members of the alleged group who remain at large, and investigations into the case are ongoing.
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, highlighted the increasing issue of internet fraud, known as Yahoo Yahoo, during a book presentation by retired High Court judge Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye. He reported that fraudsters had stolen ₦7.2 million from the bank account of a judge, which was intended for her child's school fees.