A late-night operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stirred reactions within the student community after officials reportedly carried out enforcement activities in the GK axis during the early hours of today.
According to reports gathered, the operation commenced at approximately 1:00 a.m., targeting City Apartments and Hanifa Phase 3 Lodge, both located within the popular Talba Road area. The enforcement exercise reportedly lasted for several hours, with operatives conducting thorough checks across the premises.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that several individuals were taken in for questioning, while some properties were allegedly seized during the process. Although the exact number of those affected remains unconfirmed at the time of filing this report, the operation has generated concern among residents in the area, particularly students who dominate the lodges.
The late-hour timing of the raid drew immediate attention, prompting swift action from student leadership. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Comrade Adaidu Ezekiel, alongside a member of the Public Relations Committee identified as Majesty, reportedly mobilized to the scene shortly after the operation began.
Sources within the student leadership disclosed that the SUG officials engaged directly with EFCC operatives on ground to better understand the nature of the operation. Contacts were reportedly exchanged to facilitate communication and follow-up, especially in cases involving students who may have been affected.
While details surrounding the specific allegations or reasons for the operation have not yet been officially disclosed, student leaders have assured the campus community that they are actively monitoring the situation. Beyond the arrests and seizures, what has drawn the strongest reaction is the timing of the operation. Many students have questioned why a respected federal agency would carry out arrests in a university environment at what they describe as an “ungodly hour.”.
The Talba Road axis, known for housing a significant number of off-campus students, has in recent times remained a focal point for various security checks and compliance operations. However, the duration and scale of this particular exercise have heightened anxiety among residents.
As of press time, the EFCC has not issued an official public statement detailing the outcome of the operation or confirming the identities and status of those taken in for questioning.
Students and residents are advised to remain calm while awaiting further updates as student leadership continues engagement with relevant authorities to safeguard the interests and rights of affected individuals.
The questions now linger: Is the timing of such operations justified or is this simply the price of aggressive anti-corruption measures?
We invite students, residents, and stakeholders to share their views in the comment section. Your voice matters in shaping the conversation around security, accountability, and student welfare.
