Governor Adeleke Commends New Operational Code for EFCC, Calls for Due Process in the Handling of Arrested OAU Students

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commended the new leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its positive response to the arrest of some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, and has called for expedited due process in the handling of the matter.

The Governor described as commendable the immediate amendment of the commission's operational code by its leadership which prohibits night sting operation. The emphasis on strict observance of suspects' human rights was also noted as a major turning point, calling on the commission to ensure strict compliance with the.new regulations.

Such immediate reform, the Governor noted, will save the commission the possibility of reputational damage and needless harassment of innocent citizens.

"As I tweeted yesterday, my Attorney General is following up with the case of arrested students," Governor Adeleke said. "Our government seeks respect for their fundamental human rights of the students and expedited processing of the matter."

In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke also commended the new EFCC leadership for its commitment to fighting corruption in a way that is fair and just to all Nigerians.

"The new EFCC leadership has shown a commendable commitment to fighting corruption in a way that is fair and just to all Nigerians," Governor Adeleke said. "We commend this commitment and urge the commission to continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in its work."

The Governor's statement comes after the EFCC arrested some students of Obafemi Awolowo University on suspicion of cybercrime. The students were reportedly arrested in a night sting operation, and some of them have alleged that they were mistreated by EFCC officials.

The EFCC has denied the allegations of mistreatment, and has said that the students are being investigated for their alleged involvement in cybercrime. The commission has also said that it is committed to respecting the human rights of all suspects in its custody.