EFCC Raids Enugu Radio Station, Presenter Arrested Mid-Show

EFCC Storms Enugu Radio Station, Nabs Presenter On-Air

“The Board and Management of Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu regrets the abrupt halting and disruption...”

Enugu Radio Station Raid: EFCC arrests presenter Favour Ekoh over ponzi scheme allegations, amidst controversy.

 Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu on Monday, October 14, during a live broadcast of the “Prime Time” program, arresting presenter Favour Ekoh. The raid occurred around 6:45 pm, with the EFCC agents allegedly forcing their way into the studio, seizing communication equipment, and taking Ekoh away without explanation.

Urban Radio 94.5FM issued an apology to its listeners on Tuesday, October 15, for the disruption caused by the raid. The station expressed regret over the abrupt halt of its live programming and assured listeners that they would be kept informed about the situation as it developed.

However, the EFCC has clarified that the raid was part of an investigation into Ekoh's alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme worth N700 million. According to the EFCC, Ekoh had promised investors high returns on their investments through a company called Leverage Index Limited, but the company suddenly shut down, leaving around 50 victims financially stranded. The EFCC has condemned the radio station's interference with their operations and questioned Ekoh's professional integrity.

Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, has clarified the commission's actions regarding the recent raid on Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu. According to Oyewale, the agency's operatives were at the station to arrest Favour Ekoh, a presenter, for allegedly involvement in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 103 Nigerians.

Oyewale emphasized that only Ekoh was arrested and denied allegations that communication equipment was seized during the operation. He explained that the agency had tracked Ekoh to the station after she ignored multiple invitations to cooperate with the investigation.

This development sheds light on the controversy surrounding the EFCC's raid on the radio station. While Urban Radio initially reported that armed men identifying as EFCC agents forcibly removed Ekoh and seized equipment without explanation, Oyewale's statement provides context for the agency's actions.

“The Board and Management of Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu regrets the abrupt halting and disruption of our programme on Monday evening.

“Armed men identifying as the EFCC had barged into the studio and interrupted the live program Prime Time, forcefully abducted our presenters and took away our communication equipment for reasons they vehemently refused to disclose.

“Whilst we are following up with the matter, we will continue to inform our dear listeners accordingly through this medium.

“Once again, we apologize for the unethical break-in into our live studio and disruption of your favourite programmes and hope that the matter will be resolves as soon as possible and for whatever the reasons.”

Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, has clarified the commission's actions regarding the recent raid on Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu. According to Oyewale, the agency's operatives were at the station to arrest Favour Ekoh, a presenter, for allegedly involvement in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 103 Nigerians.

Oyewale emphasized that only Ekoh was arrested and denied allegations that communication equipment was seized during the operation. He explained that the agency had tracked Ekoh to the station after she ignored multiple invitations to cooperate with the investigation.

This development sheds light on the controversy surrounding the EFCC's raid on the radio station. While Urban Radio initially reported that armed men identifying as EFCC agents forcibly removed Ekoh and seized equipment without explanation, Oyewale's statement provides context for the agency's actions.

Highlights:

Alleged Ponzi Scheme: Favour Ekoh, a presenter, was arrested for alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme affecting 103 Nigerians.

Equipment Not Seized: The EFCC denied taking communication equipment from the radio station.

Investigation: Ekoh was tracked to the station after ignoring multiple invitations to cooperate with the investigation.