[Updated] EFCC operatives arrest over 70 OAU students

The early morning raid was on two major off-campus hostels in the town, and the students and their vehicles were taken to the Ibadan office of the commission.

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OAU’s Students’ Union President, Akinremi Abass who confirmed the incident, said the union leadership is on the way to Ibadan to learn more about the early morning incident.

Meanwhile, the OAU Students’ Union has condemned the raid in a statement via its Twitter handle.

The statement reads, “We strongly condemn the recent unjust arrest and harassment of our fellow students by members of the EFCC @officialEFC in the odd hours of today, Nov 1st, 2023.

“This action is unacceptable and goes against the principles of justice and due process,” it said.

The students’ body said it stands in solidarity with the arrested students, calling for a thorough investigation into these incidents. “The safety and rights of students must be protected,” it said.

[Updated] EFCC operatives arrest over 70 OAU students