The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has revealed that six out of ten Nigerian university students are engaged in internet fraud, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo’.
- Statement: Olukoyede made the disclosure while addressing youth involvement in cybercrime, stressing the urgent need for moral reorientation and stronger enforcement.
- Concern: He warned that the trend poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future, as young people increasingly view fraud as a shortcut to wealth.
- Response: The EFCC says it is intensifying awareness campaigns and enforcement measures to curb the menace.
The revelation has sparked widespread debate about the role of education, parenting, and government policy in tackling cybercrime among Nigeria’s youth.
