The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has threatened to take legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a raid conducted on its premises on Sunday.
According to reports, operatives from the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 stormed the facility at around 2 a.m., arresting 93 youths and seizing 18 vehicles along with mobile devices during a “Wet & Rave Splash Extravaganza” party at the OOPL Rounda fun spot.
A viral video from the incident captured scenes of partygoers fleeing in panic during the night raid.
In a statement shared on its official X account, the EFCC said the raid was carried out based on credible intelligence linking the youths to suspected internet fraud activities.
Responding to the incident, the Managing Director of OOPL Ventures, Vitalis Ortese, in a statement made available to journalists, alleged that the operatives arrived with over 50 armed men, firing shots and threatening to kill.
He condemned the invasion — reportedly led by one “Olapade” — saying it triggered panic and chaos, resulting in serious injuries to participants who were attempting to flee the gunfire.
Vitalis described the action as a clear case of invasion of private property, infringement of OOPL’s rights as a corporate citizen and a stark and blatant violation of the rights of the people who gathered for the event.
The statement reads, “This morning, at about 2 am, the OOPL premises were invaded by a Gestapo-like gang of over 50 armed men, shooting guns, threatening to kill people, and purporting to be from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“The invasion, led by one “Olapade” caused serious panic and chaos, leading to serious injuries among participants trying to escape the shooting and near carnage that resulted, and causing terror among residents on the site.
“On inquiry by phone, the “Olapade” informed the Managing Director of the OOPL establishment, Mr. Vitalis Ortese, that they were acting on an intelligence tip about a private event in the amusement facility of the complex. They also informed management that the police have been duly informed of the operation.
“It should be noted that the event was a private event that had been widely advertised to members of the public for days prior. It should also be noted that both the police officers stationed at the OOPL gates and the additional police sent from the Kemta Police Station, as requested by theorganizers of the event and management, stated that they were NOT informed of any planned operation by the EFCC, and neither did they present any warrant.
“And when the armed men were accosted by OOPL security and assisting police officers, they simply retorted, “we are doing our job.
