A resident of a Lagos‑area estate reported that around 5:40 a.m. on a recent morning, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) entered her compound, confiscated her mobile device and physically assaulted her.
What did the woman claim?
She said she heard loud voices outside her apartment and stepped out to switch on her inverter after a power outage. At the gate she saw two men in EFCC jackets. When she refused to open the gate, stating she was not the estate’s security guard, the men allegedly jumped over the barrier, grabbed her phone and struck her on the head.
When did the incident occur?
The woman posted a video online indicating the confrontation happened at approximately 5:40 a.m., describing the scene as an “early‑morning operation” that left her feeling unsafe in her own home.
How did the operatives behave?
According to the video, the officers ordered her to open the gate, ignored her refusal, and proceeded to use force. She recounted that “five men” assaulted her, questioning why she was being humiliated inside her house.
What was the woman's reaction?
She asserted she had committed no offence and that the operatives were supposedly searching for other individuals. Expressing frustration, she said the experience made her feel insecure in her residence and demanded an explanation for the treatment she received.
The incident has sparked discussion on social media, with many users calling for an investigation into the conduct of the EFCC officers involved. No official comment from the agency has been released at the time of writing.
The video of the alleged assault was originally shared on Instagram by the user @lindaikejiblogofficial.