EFCC releases 58 OAU students arrested for suspected internet fraud
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday released 58 out of 70 students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, earlier arrested for suspected internet fraud.
Earlier in the day, the anti-graft agency arrested the students EFCC in a midnight raid on hostels outside the campus. According to the commission, they 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 to Channels Television in a telephone conversation.
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.”
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