EFCC chairman Olukoyede bans night raids as 58 OAU students arrested for suspected internet fraud regain freedom

“The Commission wishes to assure the public that it will not relent in its adherence to the rule of law, in the exercise of its mandate.

Meanwhile, the EFCC has released 58 out of 69 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, arrested for suspected internet fraud.

The students were nabbed at Oduduwa Estate area of Ile-Ife following “actionable intelligence” on their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet-related activities.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Coordinator for South-West, John Alao confirmed the students’ release.

Also confirming the release, the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said “many of the suspects duly profiled by the Command have been released, while profiling of suspects yet un-released will be completed, without further delay.”

Oyewale, however, did not indicate the exact number of students that were released.