Man Dies After Attempting to Flee EFCC Raid in Lekki

A man identified as Endurance Udeke has died after jumping from a four-storey building during a raid conducted by operatives of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the Lekki area of Lagos. The EFCC confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the operation, which took place on 4 November, targeted suspected internet fraudsters residing at Periwinkle Estate, Lekki Phase 1. According to the agency, four suspects were arrested during the sting operation, while Udeke and another resident attempted to escape after learning of the EFCC’s presence. The second individual survived after receiving treatment and has since been stabilised, according to EFCC officials. The anti-graft agency stressed that its operatives had no physical contact with Udeke before the incident, describing his action as tragic and unnecessary. The agency added that the case has been handed over to the police for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Udeke’s death. The EFCC urged the public to remain calm and cooperate during its lawful operations, insisting that its raids are conducted in accordance with due process. The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of EFCC operations following several controversial raids in recent months.