The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), located in Ondo State, has recently drawn national notice by openly expressing its worries about an unforeseen occurrence involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Around two in the morning on Wednesday, EFCC agents reportedly carried out a nocturnal raid at off-campus student residences in Akure’s Orita Obele neighbourhood. Many students were arrested as a result of this operation, which caused the university community to express concerns and inquiries.
The official statement from the university
The university’s director of corporate communications, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo, issued a statement outlining the circumstances and the organization’s position. He underlined that the EFCC’s operation focused on private hostels where FUTA students live off-campus rather than on university property or hostels that are directly linked with the institution.
Unease About the Conduct of the Operation
Regarding the timing and style of the EFCC’s intervention, the university has voiced serious concerns. Accounts of the operation include how agents allegedly broke into the dorms, waking up the students and treating them in a way that the institution deems unduly harsh and maybe dangerous. The declaration emphasizes the dangers of these kinds of operations, emphasizing the need for due process and the necessity of preventing injury to the participants’ bodies or minds.
Continued Conversations
By speaking with the EFCC, FUTA has taken the initiative to find out who the arrested people are and to verify that they are enrolled at the institution. In keeping with the idea that children’s rights and welfare should be safeguarded, this endeavour attempts to make sure that innocent students are not unnecessarily punished for crimes they did not commit.
No Tolerance for Illicit Behavior
The university reiterates its opposition to all sorts of criminal activity and anti-social behaviour while simultaneously standing by its criticism of the way the operation was carried out. As stated in the university handbook’s students’ code of conduct, FUTA is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour. As long as actions to combat illicit activity are carried out legally and with respect for the rights of persons engaged, the institution will support them.
Finally
The Federal University of Technology, Akure has demonstrated its commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards while simultaneously advocating for the welfare and rights of its students, as demonstrated by its response to the EFCC’s recent operation. The university community is keeping a careful eye on the ongoing conversations between FUTA and the EFCC, hoping for a settlement that will protect the educational environment from disruptions while upholding justice.
Source: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
