OAU Students' Union President Criticizes Midnight EFCC Raids, Questions Arrests of Over 70 Students

OAU Students' Union President Denounces Midnight EFCC Raids on Campus

OAU Students' Union President Criticizes Midnight EFCC Raids, Questions Arrests of Over 70 Students
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Abass Ojo, the Students' Union President of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has voiced his strong condemnation of the recent actions taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Over 70 students found themselves in the middle of a midnight operation conducted by EFCC operatives, leaving many in disbelief.

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Ojo expressed his dismay, questioning the rationale behind these arrests, especially for possessions as common as iPhones, laptops, and cars. He emphasized that this approach was fundamentally flawed and unjust.

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The operation took place under the cover of darkness as EFCC operatives descended upon the students' hostels in a midnight raid. The sudden intrusion and subsequent arrests of more than 70 students have left the OAU community in shock.

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The reasons behind these arrests have yet to be officially confirmed at the time of reporting, leaving students and concerned parties seeking answers. Ojo's remarks shed light on the confusion and concern that has gripped the campus following these events.

As the situation continues to develop, the OAU community, along with Ojo and the Students' Union, eagerly await further information and clarification regarding the circumstances surrounding this unexpected and unsettling occurrence.