EFCC Bans Sting Night Operations After Outrage Over OAU Students’ Arrest

In line with the newly-revised procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Chairman of the anti-corruption body, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has directed that sting operations at night time be stopped in all the Commands of the EFCC.

He gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday in reaction to the arrest of 69 students by operatives of the Ibadan zonal office of the Commission in Ile-Ife, Osun State, a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity said.

Already, many of the suspects profiled by the Command have been released, while profiling of suspects yet un-released will be completed, without further delay, the statement said.

The Commission assured the public that it will not relent in its adherence to the rule of law, in the exercise of its mandate.

The arrest of the students sparked outrage on social media while students of the school also protested at the Ibadan zonal office of the agency to call for the release of their colleagues.