The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has confirmed the arrest of 14 undergraduates from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, during a midnight raid conducted by EFCC operatives.
The agency clarified on there X handle on 14th February 2024, that the operation, aimed at suspected internet crimes, occurred in response to calls from concerned parents and neighbors.
The statement read;
The suspects were arrested at different residential locations within the Akure metropolis following intelligence on their alleged nefarious activities.
Specifically, the sting operation that yielded their arrest was a response to strident calls to the EFCC by neighbours and parents around the locations, to save their children from being lured into internet-related activities by the suspects.
Items recovered at the point of arrest include 10 exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motorbike.
The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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The students’ union reported instances of a forced entry, alleging molestation of a female student and injuries to others.
Items seized include 10 cars, phones, laptops, and a motorbike, with charges pending after investigations.
Despite the prior ban on nighttime operations by EFCC chairman Ola Olukoyede, the statement did not address this directive.
Story: Christy Dung
Credit: X/EFCC