EFCC Denies Chairman Labeling Nigerian Students as Criminals

Oyewale emphasized that Olukoyede's concern revolves around the escalating involvement of youths in internet-related crimes, particularly cyber fraud. The chairman reportedly highlighted the need to address and reverse this trajectory to safeguard the future leadership of the country. However, Oyewale asserted that Olukoyede never explicitly stated that "seven out of 10 Nigerian students are criminals."

EFCC Denies Chairman Labeling Nigerian Students as Criminals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted media reports alleging that its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, referred to seven out of every 10 Nigerian students as criminals. In a statement released on Thursday, the spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, clarified that Olukoyede, during a recent meeting with Civil Society Organisations, called for wider media enlightenment of youths to counteract the rise of internet fraud.

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Oyewale emphasized that Olukoyede's concern revolves around the escalating involvement of youths in internet-related crimes, particularly cyber fraud. The chairman reportedly highlighted the need to address and reverse this trajectory to safeguard the future leadership of the country. However, Oyewale asserted that Olukoyede never explicitly stated that "seven out of 10 Nigerian students are criminals."

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The EFCC reassured the public of Olukoyede's commitment to the progress of Nigerian youths and underscored his call for collaborative interventions to guide them toward more productive and sustainable endeavors.