Kogi govt to demolish structures belonging to internet fraudsters

vows to sanction anyone who harbour them

The Kogi State Government has announced that plans are under way to demolish houses , hotels and other structures belonging to suspected internet fraudsters within the state , popularly known as Yahoo boys .

The State Security Adviser, retired Commander Jerry Omodara, announced this on Monday during his appearance on a radio program in Lokoja tagged “State of Kogi”

Omodara requested for the support of the public in providing genuine information to facilitate the arrest of internet fraudsters operating in the state.

He revealed that security agencies would soon target hotels used by Yahoo boys for their criminal activities, with appropriate sanctions to be imposed on those who harbour them.

In his statement, Omodara also cautioned landlords against renting their properties to internet fraudsters, warning that such structures would be demolished.

”It should be noted that appropriate sanctions will be handed to those harbouring the fraudsters,” he stated.

He noted that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, has already identified houses built with proceeds from criminal activities and those accommodating criminals, which would soon face demolition.

Omodara disclosed further that security agencies and local hunters have been instructed to arrest or neutralize anyone found carrying arms in the forests.

He also praised the efforts of Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, in tackling insecurity , and called on companies and affluent individuals to support the government by donating to the State Security Trust Fund.