The arrest of 127 Internet fraudsters in Akure ondo state have generated a widespread of reactions from Nigerians, with many questioning why the Economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) could not effect the arrest of former Kogi state governor who stole public funds but enter a night club to arrest fun seekers including DJ.
Recall that the security personnels raided two night clubs in the metropolis and arrested a groom to be and his friends who were at one of the clubs for a bachelors’ eve.
Vehicles, telephones and laptops belonging to the fun seekers were confiscated by the security personnel during the early morning sting operation.
This act by the EFCC however degenerated into a protest, as the protesters stormed the major streets in Akure metropolis expressing their displeasure over the action by the anti-graft agency.
They marched to the governor’s office in Alagbaka to show their grievances and called for their release.
The state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, waded into the matter by meeting with club owners in the state. He also noted that innocent people affected by the operation should seek redress while those who have cases to answer should be allowed to defend themselves.
Reacting to the arrest, Issac Fayose, brother to former Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose questioned why the anti graft agency could not effect the arrest and prosecution of people like the former kogi state governor Yahaya Bello, who stole public funds despite knowing where he’s hiding.