Committee On Internet Fraudsters In Delta Submits Reports

By Juliet Nkadi

It is the belief of the Delta State Government that youths involved in internet fraud could still be redeemed from the terrible ways of life in which they were enmeshed.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Patrick Ukah, stated this in his office when the committee to proffer solutions to the menace of Internet fraudsters in Delta State presented its report to the state government.

Chief Ukah said that the state government had been greatly disturbed by the rising trend of Internet frauds which had acquired the notorious name, yahoo boys.

The SSG stated that in the recent past, the state government had set up advocacy and mentoring teams in schools across the state as a way of reorienting the youths to embrace good values.

He said that the state government decided to frontally deal with the menace of internet fraudsters through the constitution of the broad based committee to holistically examine the problem with a view to proffer more realistic solutions, beyond the normal legal actions against fraud offenders which had proved to be inadequate in addressing the problem.

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Chief Ukah thanked and commended members of the committee for the timeliness in completing the assignment and assured Deltans that the state government would study the report with a view to implement its recommendations for the good of the society and benefits of generations to come.

Earlier, the Chairman of the committee and Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Isaiah Bozimor Esq, said the committee made 28 recommendations on how to tackle internet frauds in the state.

The chairman said some of the recommendations would require legislative actions, while others could be implemented through approval of the State Executive Council. 

He expressed optimism that the state government would be resolute in the fight against internet fraudsters and set an example for other jurisdiction to follow by accepting and implementing the recommendations in the report.

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice showered gratitude and appreciation on the governor of the state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, for the opportunity given to him and other members of the committee to serve.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the committee’s report to the SSG by the Chairman.