The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly invading its premises.
The management accused the EFCC of violating the rights of guests during a private event in the early hours of Sunday.
According to reports, EFCC operatives stormed the Green Legacy Hotel, located within OOPL, and arrested several persons suspected to be internet fraudsters. The raid was carried out during a pool party on the library’s premises.
Reacting to the incident, OOPL management, through Mr Kayode Adeyemi, Special Adviser on Media to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, described the operation as an invasion of private property.
Adeyemi also characterised the EFCC’s action as an infringement of corporate rights and a blatant violation of the rights of those attending the event.
He alleged that more than 50 armed men, claiming to be EFCC operatives and led by one “Olapade,” stormed the complex without presenting a warrant.
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He further demanded an explanation for the action and an apology to all affected, including those injured during the chaos allegedly caused by the operatives.
According to him, shots were fired, causing panic and injuries as guests fled the premises.
“This morning, at about 2 a.m., the OOPL premises were invaded by a Gestapo-like gang of over 50 armed men.
“They were shooting guns, threatening to kill people, and claiming to be from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“The invasion, led by one ‘Olapade,’ caused panic and chaos, resulting in serious injuries as participants tried to escape the near carnage.
“On inquiry by phone, ‘Olapade’ told the OOPL Managing Director, Mr Vitalis Ortese, that they acted on an intelligence tip about a private event.
“It should be noted that the event had been publicly advertised to members of the public days earlier.
“This gangster-like action caused terror among residents and guests,” Adeyemi said.
