Obasanjo Library Threatens Legal Action Against EFCC Over Midnight Raid, Shooting Incident

ABEOKUTA — The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has threatened to drag the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court over a controversial midnight raid on its facility, which it described as an invasion of private property and a gross violation of rights.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday when operatives from the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 stormed the OOPL Rounda Fun Spot during a Wet & Rave Splash Extravaganza party, arresting 93 youths and seizing 18 vehicles alongside several mobile devices.

The EFCC, in a statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, claimed the operation was based on credible intelligence linking the attendees to suspected internet fraud activities.

However, in a strongly worded statement issued by OOPL Ventures Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, the management accused the operatives — allegedly led by one “Olapade” — of arriving with over 50 armed men, firing shots, and threatening to kill people, causing panic and injuries as attendees scrambled for safety.

“This morning, at about 2 a.m., the OOPL premises were invaded by a Gestapo-like gang of over 50 armed men, shooting guns, threatening to kill people, and purporting to be from the EFCC,” the statement read. “The invasion caused serious panic, chaos, and near carnage, with injuries sustained by participants trying to escape the shooting.”

Ortese said neither the police officers stationed at OOPL’s gates nor additional officers from Kemta Police Station — who had been invited to secure the event — were informed of the EFCC operation. He also noted that no arrest warrant was presented before the raid.

Management described the action as “a stark and blatant violation” of its corporate rights and the rights of attendees, insisting the event was a publicly advertised private gathering.

The OOPL has demanded an explanation and public apology from the EFCC, warning that failure to do so would result in legal action.

“Failure for which the management will be compelled to seek redress and sanctions as appropriate,” the statement concluded.