EFCC Raids Enugu Radio Station, Detains Presenters, Seizes Equipment, SECURITYNEWSNG.COM reports.
In a shocking move, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed Urban 94.5FM, a popular radio station in Enugu State, yesterday evening, halting a live broadcast and detaining presenters. The raid, which occurred around 6 pm on Monday, also resulted in the seizure of equipment worth millions.
According to reports, broadcaster Favour Ekoh was forcefully removed from a live program, causing significant disruption and raising concerns about press freedom. The radio station’s management expressed shock, stating that the EFCC had not provided any official explanation for the raid, staff detention, or equipment seizure.
Details of the Raid
The EFCC operatives stormed the station around 6 pm on Monday
Live broadcast was halted, and presenters were detained
Equipment worth millions was seized
Broadcaster Favour Ekoh was forcefully removed from a live program
Reaction from the Radio Station
The management of Urban 94.5FM released a statement, expressing shock and concern over the raid. “We are yet to receive any official explanation from the EFCC regarding the reason for the raid, detention of our staff, and seizure of our equipment,” the statement read.
EFCC’s Silence
Despite efforts to reach out, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, has not commented on the incident. Calls and text messages seeking clarification have gone unanswered.
This development has sparked concerns about the freedom of the press and the role of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
