By Ayodele Oni
“We were petitioned by concerned parents and neighbours”- EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has explained that the night sting operation in Akure Ondo state was on invitation by residents that complained about the nefarious activities of the students.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA) had complained about invasion of some off campus hostels where some students reside.
EFCC, in its X account confirmed the operation during which 14 undergraduates of FUTA, were whisked away.
EFCC added that the arrest was made by its operatives in the Benin Zonal Command.
The agency also explained that the 14 undergraduates were arrested alongside 19 others, in the early hours of Wednesday, February 14, for suspected internet crimes.
Some students had taken to social media to share videos of the midnight raid.
The videos showed broken window frames from what is believed to be an attempt at forced entry, alleging that a female student was molested and some students sustained bodily injuries.
EFCC claimed the raid was a response to calls to the agency by parents and neighbours around the location.
“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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