Benin City, Edo State – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier this morning, September 29, carried out a raid at Wesmac Hotel, located at Ogege, off Sapele Road, Benin City.
The operation, which eyewitnesses described as “swift and heavily coordinated,” reportedly drew the attention of residents and passersby as EFCC operatives stormed the premises in the early hours of the day.
Reason Behind the Raid
While the EFCC has not yet released an official statement at the time of filing this report, sources suggest that the raid may be linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged cybercrime and internet fraud activities said to be traced to the hotel.
Some locals claim that the hotel had been under surveillance for weeks before today’s clampdown, with suspicions raised about unusual late-night activities within the premises.
Eyewitness Reactions
Videos and clips shared online show EFCC operatives moving in and out of the building, with some guests allegedly taken away for questioning. Residents in the area expressed mixed feelings about the raid.
A witness told Edocelebrities.com:
“We just saw EFCC vehicles block the road this morning. They went straight into the hotel and started searching everywhere. Later, we saw them leaving with some people. It was like a movie.”
EFCC and Benin City Crackdowns
Benin City has been a hotspot for EFCC operations in recent years, with several hotels and residential apartments raided over suspicions of harboring internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys.
The EFCC has consistently warned hotel owners in Edo State and across Nigeria against providing safe havens for individuals engaged in financial crimes, stressing that both the fraudsters and their accomplices risk facing prosecution.
What’s Next?
As of this morning, it remains unclear how many arrests were made at Wesmac Hotel or the specific evidence obtained by the anti-graft agency. However, Edo residents are now awaiting an official EFCC statement to clarify the details of the operation.
The latest development has once again placed the spotlight on the hospitality industry in Benin City, with calls for hotel operators to conduct stricter guest checks and cooperate with law enforcement to curb cybercrime in the state.
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