Lagos: EFCC arrests over 20 suspects during Lekki apartment raid
EFCC Arrests Over 20 in Lekki Raid as Investigation into Financial Crimes Intensifies
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested more than 20 individuals during a raid on a short-let apartment complex in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, on July 27. This operation is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to investigate and combat suspected financial crimes.
A senior EFCC official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on public comments, confirmed the operation and stated that investigations are ongoing.
The raid took place at Mariton Apartments, located at Plot 30, QMB Road, Ikate, and was driven by credible intelligence, according to the official. The identities of those arrested remain undisclosed pending the conclusion of the inquiry.
“The operation was intelligence-driven,” the source said. “We apprehended several suspects, and investigations are still underway. We are currently profiling those arrested and examining items recovered.” Details of the investigation will be released at a later time.
Investigators reportedly searched multiple apartments at the facility, questioned occupants, and confiscated items believed to be pertinent to the case.
While the EFCC has not provided specifics about the charges or the identities of those detained, some residents claimed that certain apartments may have been used in connection with internet-related crimes. These allegations have not been independently verified, nor has the EFCC made any official connections between suspects and criminal activities.
The raid has generated significant attention within the Lekki community, with some describing it as one of the largest anti-graft operations in the area in recent months. Local residents and business operators have noted a marked decrease in activity at the apartment complex, which previously experienced high occupancy rates.
Investigation teams are currently reviewing the materials seized during the operation and conducting background checks on the arrested individuals to determine if there is sufficient evidence for possible prosecution.
