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25 students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) have been nabbed by the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
The commission made the disclosure via a statement issued on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
The anti-graft agency said the BUK students were apprehended in a sting operation on Monday, July 21.
The commission disclosed that the students were arrested opposite BUK New Site, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in cybercrime activities.
The EFCC listed items recovered during the operation to include, mobile phones, laptops, internet routers, and one Honda Accord car.
The EFCC noted that the suspects were arrested following weeks of surveillance linked to their alleged involvement in internet fraud, identity theft, and financial scam.
The commission stressed that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
