EFCC officer shot dead, another wounded as Yahoo Boys open fire on anti-graft operatives

Suspected Internet fraudsters have shot dead an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state.

Witnesses said that the internet fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo boys, suddenly opened fire on the EFCC operatives during an operation in the area.

Apart from the slain anti-graft operative, one other officer and a few residents present during the attack sustained gunshot injuries.

According to sources, the operatives had travelled from the EFCC’s Zonal Headquarters in Enugu for the arrest of the suspected Internet fraudsters in Anambra State.

“The Yahoo boys ambushed them (EFCC operatives) as soon as they noticed their presence in the area.

“In the process, they killed one EFCC officer and injured many others,” Chuks Odikpo, one of the witnesses, said.

The yet-to-be-identified slain operative was said to be an assistant superintendent who recently completed a promotional examination.

Anambra State Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development on Friday night.

Ikenga said the police authorities in the state had begun investigation into the incident.

“Investigation into the sad incident is ongoing. The suspect is in custody while the arm has been recovered,” he said.