EFCC confirms raid on Minna hotel, denies bandit involvement

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that its operatives, not bandits, were responsible for the raid at Whitehill Hotel in Minna on Thursday. 

In a statement on its official website, the anti-corruption agency explained that operatives from its Kaduna zonal directorate carried out the operation based on credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of 11 suspected internet fraudsters.

“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters.

"They were arrested in broad daylight at White Hotel, Chanchanga Local Government Area in Niger state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities.”

The Commission stated that its operatives carried out the arrest professionally while wondering where the sources claiming abduction came from.

Two vehicles and 13 phones of different brands were recovered from the arrested persons.

"The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations”, the Commission stated.