By Ayodele Oni
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), has announced that 100 out of the 127 youths arrested in two club houses in Akure, are to be prosecuted.
According to the commission, they are to face charge of internet fraud among other allegations.
The Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this explained that 27 of the suspects who were not found culpable have been released.
His words: “Well, 127 of them were arrested during the raid. So far, 100 of them have been found to be involved in the internet crime offences. And they’ll be charged to court.
“The Commission has approached the Oyo State High Court and the Federal High Court, in Ibadan. And they’ll soon be arraigned before the Courts.
“We have drafted charges against 100 of them. But the rest have been released.”
It could, however, not be ascertained whether the groom that was holding his bachelor’s eve party is among those to be arraigned.
Operatives of the EFCC, in an early morning sting operation, had swooped on the guests during a pre- wedding party held simultaneously at Signature and Abah Clubs in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
The security personnel raided the two night clubs in Akure metropolis and arrested a groom to be, alongside his friends during his bachelor’s eve at one of the clubs.
Reports said that ten exotic cars, telephones, laptops, wristwatches and many incriminating documents belonging to the fun seekers were confiscated by the security personnel during the early morning sting operation.
The act had sparked widespread outrage among club owners, youths and lawmakers who frowned at the operation process and called for immediate investigation.
Dissatisfied with the operation, some protesters had stormed the major streets in Akure metropolis, expressing their displeasure over the action of the anti-graft agency.
They marched to the governor’s office in Alagbaka to show their grievances and called for their release.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa also had met with owners of the raided centres and assured them that he would wade into the matter.
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