There was tension in some areas of Osogbo, Osun state capital on Tuesday Morning as some youths suspected to be internet fraudsters, (Yahoo boys) allegedly resisted arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Offence Commission.

Positive fm gathered that the EFCC operatives came into the state capital to arrest suspected fraudsters but were waylaid on their way out after arresting some suspects and seized about 20 exotic cars.

An operator of a kiosk around LAMECO area said the operatives, had to run into safety to avoid being mobbed by the angry youths, who set bonfire at Lameco junction in the state capital.

Confirming the incident, Osun police Command spokesperson, Mrs Yemisi Opalola said the police were trying to put the situation under control and prevent it from further escalation.

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