In a swift operation conducted in the early hours of Saturday, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed several clubs and lounges in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, apprehending suspected internet fraudsters.
Among those arrested during the raid was a groom-to-be who was celebrating his bachelor's eve with friends in one of the popular clubs in Akure metropolis.
The sting operation led to the apprehension of no fewer than 50 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. Sources revealed that EFCC personnel arrived in various vehicles and fired gunshots into the air while conducting the raid.
During the operation, which took club-goers by surprise, EFCC operatives seized vehicles, laptops, smartphones, and other items believed to be linked to fraudulent activities.
Eyewitnesses recounted the chaotic scene inside the clubs as EFCC officers conducted the raid. "We were all having fun when we suddenly saw the EFCC people entering the nightclubs. Then they tear-gassed everyone, beating them up and arresting them," one source stated.
"They don’t care who they are, 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 bash eve, so sad as they profiled everyone as an Internet fraudster," the source added.
The EFCC is yet to release an official statement regarding the raid and the arrests made during the operation. However, the crackdown underscores the agency's continued efforts to combat cybercrime and apprehend individuals involved in fraudulent activities across the country.
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