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The police in Anambra State have confirmed the killing of an operative of the internet fraudsters have shot dead an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra State.
Eyewitnesses say the incident occured on Friday in Onitsha, when the internet fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo boys, suddenly opened fire on the EFCC operatives during an operation in the area.
Besides the officer who died in the attack, one other officer and a few residents present sustained gunshot injuries.
According to reports, 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 were said to have ambushed the EFCC operatives as soon as they noticed their presence in the area.
The yet-to-be-identified slain operative was said to be an assistant superintendent who recently completed a promotional examination.
When contacted, the police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development.
Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the police authorities in the state had begun investigation into the incident.
“Investigation into the sad incident is ongoing. A suspect is in custody while the arm has been recovered,” he said.