In a major crackdown on criminal activities, troops from the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Benin City, uncovered a hideout used by suspected internet fraudsters and ritualists in Edo State. The operation, carried out at Awesome Garden Estate along Benin-Sapele Bypass, led to the arrest of 31 suspects linked to cybercrime, kidnapping, and ritual killings.
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Brigadier-General Ebenezer Oduyebo, the Brigade Commander, confirmed that the raid exposed a shrine filled with fetish materials, laptops, smartphones, and a Toyota vehicle—all tied to illegal activities. The suspects, some held captive for over two years, were allegedly lured with fake job offers abroad by the syndicate’s leader, Marvin Osabhuoyen, who remains at large.
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The suspects have been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for prosecution. Captain Chinoso Oteh, the Brigade’s spokesperson, warned criminals that Edo State will not tolerate such atrocities.
This operation highlights the military’s commitment to eradicating crime in the region, sending a strong message to criminal networks.
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