There is tension in some areas in Osogbo, Osun state capital early on Tuesday morning as some youths suspected to be internet fraudsters ‘yahoo boys’ protest raid by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Offence Commission (EFCC).
In a video seen by MDB, the youths were seen shouting and protesting that the operatives of EFCC raided their estate and were trying to tow away exotic cars at midnight.
It was gathered that EFCC operatives carried out a raid within Adetunji Estate around 2.00 a.m. to arrest suspected fraudsters but they were waylaid on their way out after arresting some suspects, seizing about 20 exotic cars.
The youths in protest set bonfires around Lameco roundabout in the capital city, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The operatives had to run for safety to avoid being mobbed by the angry youths.
Confirming the incident, Osun police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said they have been trying to control the situation from further escalation.
She also disclosed that EFCC officials did not inform the police before they started the operation in the night.
Speaking to ChannelsTV, Opalola expressed;
We are aware of the situation, we are now trying to appease the protesters and clear the bonfire so that people can go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment.
Meanwhile, the protest has generated trends on social media with eyewitnesses sharing videos of the protesting youths.
See some of the videos and photos below;
This is Osogbo
First it was SARS
Now it’s EFCC that’s causing this disruptionNigeria 🇳🇬 which way??? pic.twitter.com/NcwZKlGWVX
— Vj Precious✨🇳🇬 (@MhizPrecious9) May 18, 2021
Osogbo boys stopped EFCC from arresting them and all collected their cars back respectively🚶🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/PNlyQPkb5f
— Upcoming FBi📌 (@Updateboyx) May 18, 2021
Yahoo Guys threatening @officialEFCC in Osogbo last night for what they described as extortion worse than SARS. pic.twitter.com/C9raHG6KRm
— Mayowa olagunju ❁ (@iam_doctormayor) May 18, 2021
Efcc should stop harassing innocent boys, go for bad leaders and leave the street of Osogbo. pic.twitter.com/uyktuZlC10
— Olije Goddey (@OlijeGoddey) May 18, 2021
Osogbo youths resisting #Efcc illegal raiding. pic.twitter.com/5OGXzYOc44
— Feliniisii (@FellyxSiji) May 18, 2021
