The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public warning about a planned protest against its operations following an outcry over some illegal raids by the Commission’s operatives.
In a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission claimed that a shadowy group has been mobilising young Nigerians, including students, to protest against the agency and its enforcement activities, particularly those targeting cybercrimes.
While the EFCC acknowledges the right of citizens to protest, it emphasized that it will not tolerate any disruptions to law and order, especially around its office locations nationwide.
The Commission has stated that it is collaborating with other security agencies to address any potential threats.
The EFCC has also called on parents, guardians, and heads of tertiary institutions to prevent their wards from being exploited as tools in this campaign against the Commission.
