Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly raided several lounges and event venues yesterday in the Alagbaka area of Akure, the Ondo State capital.
LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that about 50 individuals, suspected to be involved in internet fraud, were apprehended by EFCC operatives during the raid that lasted several hours.
It was also gathered that among those allegedly detained was a soon-to-be groom who was celebrating his bachelor’s eve with friends at one of the targeted clubs.
The raid, according to the source which occurred around 1am, involved EFCC personnel arriving in various vehicles and reportedly included instances of gunfire.
According to the source, EFCC operatives seized numerous vehicles, laptops, high-end smartphones, and other items during the operation.
The source said, “They were entering the nightclubs and lounges, tear-gassing people, beating them up and arresting them. They don’t care who they are, even two soldiers were injured as they shot tear gas canisters inside one of the clubs.
“They also went away with a groom and his friends at a club; he was there for his bachelor’s eve bash; so sad as they profiled everyone as an Internet fraudster.”
