The Digest:
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Ogun State has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation from the EFCC for the damage caused by a raid on August 10, 2025. EFCC operatives stormed the facility, arresting 93 youths and causing chaos. The library’s management condemned the forceful tactics, citing injuries and harm to its reputation. They demand an investigation, public apologies from EFCC and the Nigeria Police, and immediate compensation for those arrested and injured. OOPL is ready to take legal action if its demands are not met within seven days.
Key Points:
- OOPL demands N3.5bn compensation from EFCC over raid.
- EFCC stormed the facility during a party, arresting 93 people.
- The raid resulted in injuries and reputational damage.
- OOPL seeks public apologies from EFCC and NPF.
- They demand compensation for damage, including N1bn for bodily injuries.
- Legal action will be taken if demands are not met in 7 days.
- Evidence, including bullet shells, confirms the use of force during the raid.
OOPL's demands for compensation and legal redress underscore the serious impact of the EFCC raid on its reputation and operations. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and Nigeria’s cultural institutions.
