Tragedy In Anambra: EFCC Operative Killed In Raid On Yahoo Boys, Days Before His Wedding

Sahabi’s death occurred on Friday during an operation targeting suspected internet fraudsters in Ifite, Awka. He was fatally shot by a suspect, later identified as Chukwuka Josiah Ikechukwu Nnamdi, a medical doctor. The suspect was apprehended by the Anambra State Police Command on Saturday after being discovered hiding in the ceiling of his neighbor’s home.

Police sources revealed that Nnamdi discarded the weapon, a pump-action shotgun reportedly licensed to his father, into the bush after the shooting. The suspect claimed he acted in self-defense, but authorities are likely to press murder charges against him.

Sahabi’s Passing: A Life and Wedding Plans Cut Short
Family members shared that Sahabi had been planning to marry after the upcoming Ramadan season. His untimely death has left a deep void, with loved ones remembering him as a kind and dedicated individual.

The late EFCC officer’s body was transported to Sokoto with the assistance of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.

The Operation and Its Aftermath
Reports indicate that the EFCC team, dispatched from the Enugu Zonal Command, had successfully raided one location and arrested several suspects with evidence including credit cards and luxury vehicles. However, a subsequent raid turned fatal when the suspect refused to open his door and later opened fire as the operatives attempted to enter his apartment.

Sources disclosed that Sahabi and his team were not equipped with bulletproof vests during the operation, which led to vulnerabilities during the confrontation. Sahabi sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead due to the lack of timely medical intervention.

This tragic incident has reignited concerns about the safety protocols for EFCC operatives during high-risk operations and the need for better inter-agency collaboration to prevent similar occurrences.