Tension as EFCC Operatives Clash With Police at APC Chair Adamu’s Residence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have clashed with Nigeria Police Personnel at the resident of the embattled chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC.
Operatives of the anti graft agency who stormed the home of the embattled national chairman of the party Sunday night to execute a search warrant met resistance from police personal on duty.
There were reports Sunday night that the APC National Chairman had allegedly resigned from his position following pressure from top members of the ruling party.
It was gathered that EFCC agents arrived around 8:00 p.m. at Adamu’s house on Ali Akilu Crescent, by Aso Rock Presidential Villa, and immediately met resistance from police orderlies attached to the politician, according to two sources familiar, including one of the officers involved.
According to The PeoplesGazette, sources disclosed that a standoff immediately ensued after the police officers said no one would be permitted to enter the premises because it was already past 6:00 p.m. The officers insisted, despite being shown a warrant duly signed by a judge.
The content of the warrant was not immediately clear, but Adamu had faced corruption allegations whose probe might still be active.
“The police officers said no one can enter the house because it was already past 6:00 p.m. and already late for any search operation,” one of The PeoplesGazette sources said under anonymity to discuss the operation.
He added: “They said they won’t allow anyone inside even if they go back to bring the judge that signed the warrant.” The officers, who sources said arrived in four trucks, spent hours trying unsuccessfully to resolve the matter.
Our heritage reporter understands no casualties were reported during the standoff, which a source described as “physically intense.”
Spokespersons for the police and the EFCC were not available for comment between the small hours of Monday and at the opening of business.
