Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 60 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State raiding their hostel.
Tagging them Yahoo boys because they had phones and laptops, some were even taken away because they had a car.
They went on to Facebook and posted it because they knew those didn’t know what was going on.
Some of these boys just finished exams and are about to do clearance. Medical students for that matter, have been beaten and not given access to even speak to a lawyer.
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.
OAU Students’ Union has condemned the raid in a statement via its Twitter handle 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.
Morenikeji Adedayo is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
