Some youths suspected to be internet fraudsters have been arrested at Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
It was gathered that the youths were apprehended by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, during a raid carried out in the early hours of Sunday at a pool party.
A viral video of the Sunday raid at the Obasanjo Library showed youths scampering for safety as the sound of gunshots filled the air.
The operatives reportedly arrested a number of youths and seized “more than 20 luxury cars and other valuable items.”
Sources said the operation was carried out by the EFCC operatives from the Lagos Directorate.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Lagos zonal command of EFCC, Ayo Oyewole, said he was not aware of the operation but promised to get back to our correspondent.
Also contacted, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, promised to confirm and get back to our correspondent.