*Invasion of OOPL premises by alleged EFCC agents
1. This morning, 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.
2. 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.
3. It should be noted that the event was a private event that had been widely
advertised to members of the public for days prior.
4. 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 the
organisers 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”.
5. Management wishes to state that this action by the EFCC is a clear case of invasion of private property, infringement of OOPL rights as corporate citizens, and indeed a stark and blatant violation of the rights of the people who so gathered for the event.
6. Management has commenced its investigations of the invasion and will take up the matter with the highest authorities, including the EFCC, the police, and the Department of State Security.
7. In the meantime, management demands an explanation of these impudent actions
from the Commission and an apology from the EFCC authorities for the infringement
of its rights, to all those who gathered, and those who sustained serious injuries from the gangster like induced chaos. Failure for which the management will be compelled to seek redress and sanctions as appropriate.
Thank you
Management
August 10, 2025
