Kebbi Police Bust ‘Yan Vocal’ Cybercrime Ring, Debunk ‘Sai Mallam’ Terror Rumour

The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed claims of a ‘Sai Mallam’ terror group in Argungu and Zuru Emirates. Investigations revealed no such organisation, tracing the panic to a cybercrime syndicate known as “Yan Vocal.” According to The Bureau Journal, the ring comprised mostly 19- to 24-year-olds who allegedly hacked social media accounts, created fake identities and used edited explicit videos to blackmail politicians, traditional rulers, business owners and others both in Nigeria and abroad. A targeted intelligence-led operation in Argungu town led to the arrest of 13 suspects accused of demanding up to ₦3 million under threat of publishing manipulated images. The police have reassured residents that no terror cell exists and urged Nigerians to safeguard their personal data and report any suspicious online activity as investigations continue.

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