Following reports that mothers of internet fraudsters, popularly known as yahoo boys, have formed associations, the police have threatened to prosecute anyone affiliated with the organisation.

The Deputy Commissioner in charge of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Yaba, DCP Yetunde Longe, on Wednesday, on a morning show programme on Lagos Television (LTV).

Asked about the ‘Association of Yahoo Boys’ Mothers’, the policewoman said the group was just hearsay until police investigation reveals that there is truth in it. She added that more internet fraudsters and, possibly, their mothers will be sent to prison if found guilty after prosecution.

“And if it turns out to be true and it’s proven that they are in any way involved or provided any form of support to the crime, that makes them accomplices and co-conspirators where which they will be made to face the full wrath of the law.”

She encouraged citizens to partner with police in order to ensure a safer society for all, she released some complaint phone numbers in case they notice any unusual activity around them.