Suspect dies during EFCC sting operation at Lekki estate

Endurance Udeke, a resident of Periwinkle Estate, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, has died following an alleged failed attempt to evade arrest during a sting operation conducted by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The anti-graft agency said in a statement on Saturday that its operatives carried out the operation on November 4, targeting suspected internet fraudsters within the estate.

According to the @officialEFCC, four suspects were arrested during the operation.

The agency said the late Udeke and another resident of an apartment, W6a, became aware of the operation and tried to escape by jumping from a four-storey building.

Udeke sustained severe injuries and later died despite medical efforts to save him, the agency said, adding that the other resident survived after receiving treatment in hospital.

The EFCC said there was no direct contact between its officers and Udeke before the incident, noting that the incident has been reported to the police.