Chaos erupted at Goodwill Private Schools Limited in Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday, June 24, when officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a sudden raid.
This led to the apprehension of the school’s principal, Olufemi-King Saidat, and staff member Collins Success Omodekah.
The school’s solicitor, Benson Enikuomehin, claimed that the raid was carried out without presenting a warrant or providing any reasons for the arrests.
“The incident, which unfolded in the presence of stunned students, has sparked widespread criticism and calls for immediate explanation from the EFCC.
“No warrant of arrest was shown to the Principal and no reasons were adduced for the arrest.
“This is not the first encounter between the EFCC and the school,” Enikuomehin explained, citing a previous visit by EFCC officials in May during external examinations, raising further questions about the motive behind today’s raid.
“The Goodwill Private Schools Limited, the Proprietor of the school and the Principal are not involved in any criminal acts for which the EFCC will be hunting for them,” he emphasised.
Enikuomehin also called for transparency from the EFCC, urging them to either provide substantive charges or cease what is perceived as harassment.
“We call on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on the EFCC at Ikoyi branch to stop harassing the School, its Proprietor, Principal and Staff of the school and that the persons arrested should be released unconditionally.” the statement concluded.
At the time of this report, the EFCC has yet to issue an official response to the unfolding controversy.
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