No fewer than thirty suspected Yahoo Boys and kidnappers have been arrested in Nnewi, Anambra State by operatives of Nnewi Vigilante Service.
The arrest followed a raid on two buildings in Obiofia, Nnewichi-Nnewi tagged, “Operation sweep” in line with the Vigilante policy of keeping Nnewi free from kidnappers, armed robbery, cyber crime (Yahoo Yahoo), exploitation of young girls and other forms of crimes.
RovingNaija gathered that the raid also led to the arrest of some young girls allegedly exploited by the suspects, while charms, mobile phones and dozens of sim cards were recovered from the suspects.
A commander in the group who preferred anonymity said the suspects have been handed over to police for further investigation and prosecution.
He said the facility housing the suspects have been sealed by the Vigilante Group for further investigation on the incident.
Meanwhile, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga has confirmed the arrest, saying investigation had commenced.
He said: “The Command has received the suspects and interrogation has commenced.”
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