Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the early hours of Saturday allegedly raided two hotels and event venues located in the Alagbaka area of Akure, Ondo State capital, and arrested several suspects including a soon-to-be bridegroom.
During the operation, more than 50 individuals, suspected to be involved in internet fraud, were apprehended by EFCC operatives.
Notably, among those detained was a soon-to-be groom who was celebrating his Bachelor’s eve with friends at one of the targeted clubs.
It was learnt that the raid, which occurred around 1 am, involved EFCC operatives who arrived in various vehicles in large number.
Furthermore, corruption agency also allegedly seized numerous vehicles, laptops, high-end smartphones, and other items during the operation.
A source said, “They were entering the nightclubs and lounges, tear-gassing people, beating and arresting them. They don’t care who you 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 ‘bach eve,’ so sad as they profiled everyone as Internet fraudsters.”
Fidelis David in Akure
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