Vice Chancellor and Student Bodies Secure Partial Release of Over 40 Students Detained during EFCC UNN Raid
Dozens of UNN students apprehended by EFCC during a late-night operation, sparking concerns over incriminating evidence; calls for caution echoed amidst ongoing scrutiny.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a recent development at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), a midnight raid conducted on March 14th, 2024, at the SOZO and End in Praise lodges has led to the detention of over 40 students and residents by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Shockingly, among those detained, 28 individuals were solely from the Hilltop area.
Efforts by the university's Vice-Chancellor, as well as interventions from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Student Union Government (SUG) UNN, have resulted in the release of only a fraction of the detained students. Many still remain under questioning, with authorities citing the discovery of "incriminating" evidence.
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Expressing concern for the safety of students, UNN's administration urges vigilance and caution among the student body, advising them to be mindful of possessions amidst escalating EFCC scrutiny. The situation remains fluid, with further updates promised as events unfold.
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As the university community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, calls for transparency and justice grow louder.
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Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
