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Students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, have allegedly abandoned lectures following the recent arrest of 47 students of the institution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. DAILY POST reports that the students were arrested by the anti-graft agency for alleged internet fraud. It was gathered that dozens of students have reportedly fled
Edo varsity students abandon lectures over fears of EFCC arrest

Students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, have allegedly abandoned lectures following the recent arrest of 47 students of the institution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

DAILY POST reports that the students were arrested by the anti-graft agency for alleged internet fraud.

It was gathered that dozens of students have reportedly fled the institution over fear of another round of arrests by the anti-graft agency.

DAILY POST reported that operatives of the anti-graft agency raided different locations in Ekpoma on February 15, 2025, and apprehended 47 suspected internet fraudsters during the raid.

A student of the institution who simply identified herself as Chioma said the school premises is now devoid of the usual human and vehicular traffic.

Chioma listed the student-populated areas in Ekpoma raided by the EFCC to include Ihimudumu, Poultry, G1, and G2 streets, among others.

According to her, “Since the raid, the streets are virtually empty. During lecture hours, the majority of students you see are those who reside in the school hostels.”

It was, however, gathered that there were conflicting reports on what necessitated the raid by the EFCC.

A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, attributed the raid to the activities of syndicate fraudsters who reportedly duped unsuspecting victims of the sum of N1.4 billion.

However, another source alleged that the anti-graft agency became suspicious of the students following a wild jubilation after their final year examinations on January 29, 2025.

A footage of the celebration, which went viral, showed students in exotic and expensive motorcades displaying wealth.

In the video, the students were also seen using sirens, spraying money, shouting, and hooting, even as they blocked the access roads leading in and out of the university.

The university management at the time expressed concern that, despite the memos prohibiting wild jubilation and celebrations on campus, graduating students violated the directive.

The institution also canceled all the final year examinations written on the said date and rescheduled them.

However, in an update on its official X platform, the EFCC said 47 suspected internet fraudsters were apprehended during the raid.

The commission noted that the suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

The statement added, “Items recovered from them (suspects) include 14 exotic cars, laptops, and phones.

“They have made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” it said.

Edo varsity students abandon lectures over fears of EFCC arrest

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has rejected a request by Chief Afe Babalola SAN’s law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, to revoke the law practicing license of controversial lawyer and author, Tomilola Titus Farotimi, also known as Dele Farotimi, over allegations of criminal defamation and professional misconduct. Farotimi was brought before the LPDC based on a
LPDC rejects Afe Babalola’s bid to debar Dele Farotimi over alleged criminal defamation

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has rejected a request by Chief Afe Babalola SAN’s law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, to revoke the law practicing license of controversial lawyer and author, Tomilola Titus Farotimi, also known as Dele Farotimi, over allegations of criminal defamation and professional misconduct.

Farotimi was brought before the LPDC based on a petition authored by Mr. Ola Faro, a lawyer in Emmanuel Chambers. The petition alleged that Farotimi, in his book Nigeria and Criminal Justice System, made defamatory statements against the Supreme Court and the legal profession.

The book reportedly referenced suit number SC/146/2006 between Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu and HRH Oba Tijani Akinloye and others, claiming corruption, bribery, and other unethical practices involving judicial officers and the legal community.

The petition accused Farotimi of distorting case facts, disrespecting fellow lawyers, and engaging in actions that obstructed justice for personal gain. Specific grievances included references to a Supreme Court judgment that affected multiple residential estates and subsequent legal proceedings undermining the apex court’s decision.

Emmanuel Chambers claimed that Farotimi’s book violated several sections of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2023 and requested that his name be struck off the Roll of Legal Practitioners.

However, in its report (B8B/LPDC/1571/2024), the LPDC determined that the alleged offenses occurred in Farotimi’s capacity as an author, not during his practice as a legal professional. The LPDC concluded that it lacked jurisdiction to address complaints about publications and advised aggrieved parties to seek redress in regular courts.

The LPDC’s report stated: “The publication is an intellectual property and not a conduct or action committed while practicing as a Legal Practitioner. All aggrieved parties who find the publication ‘defamatory’ should ventilate their grievances through the regular courts.”

LPDC Chairman, Justice Isaq Usman Bello, affirmed that the petition could not be granted due to jurisdictional limitations.

LPDC rejects Afe Babalola’s bid to debar Dele Farotimi over alleged criminal defamation

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