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EFCC Raids Enugu Radio Station, Disrupts Live Broadcast and Detains Presenters

Published by Tope Fakinlede on October 15th, 2024.

EFCC Raids Enugu Radio Station, Disrupts Live Broadcast and Detains Presenters

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In a surprising turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid on Urban 94.5FM, a prominent radio station in Enugu State, halting a live broadcast and detaining several presenters. The incident took place around 6 PM on Monday and involved the seizure of broadcasting equipment valued in the millions.

Reports indicate that broadcaster Favour Ekoh was forcibly removed from the air, causing significant disruption and raising alarms about press freedom in the country. The management of the radio station expressed their shock, noting that no official explanation had been provided by the EFCC for the raid, the detention of their staff, or the confiscation of their equipment.

Details of the Incident

Time and Location: The EFCC operatives arrived at the station around 6 PM on Monday.

Impact: The live broadcast was abruptly halted, and presenters were detained.

Seizures: Equipment worth millions was confiscated.

Notable Incident: Broadcaster Favour Ekoh was forcibly removed from a live program.

Management’s Response

In a statement, the management of Urban 94.5FM expressed their dismay over the incident. “We have yet to receive any official explanation from the EFCC regarding the reasons behind the raid, the detention of our staff, and the seizure of our equipment,” they stated.

Lack of EFCC Comment

Efforts to obtain a comment from the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, have been unsuccessful, with calls and text messages going unanswered.

This incident has raised significant concerns about press freedom and the actions of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding situation.