Unidentified men, suspected to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), conducted a late-night operation at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State, leading to outrage among students.
According to student accounts on social media, the incident occurred around 2 am on Wednesday morning when men allegedly forced their way into student lodges, including one Celebrity Lodge. Videos circulating online show broken window frames, suggesting forced entry.
Students took to social media, sharing their experiences and expressing anger. One user, J Brandy, wrote, “EFCC shouldn’t raid at night! This is outrageous! When will this end? EFCC officials acting like thieves!”
While details remain unclear, one video shows a man wearing an EFCC jacket. This incident comes just months after EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede issued a directive in November 2023 prohibiting late-night sting operations following a controversial arrest in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
FUTA authorities have yet to publicly comment on the alleged raid. The EFCC has also not issued an official statement confirming the involvement of its operatives.
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