Naira at 1,416/$ leads to EFCC Detaining BDC Operators.
The EFCC recently took action at the Wuse Zone 4 market, picking up some Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. During the operation, some BDC operators resisted arrest, leading to a tense situation.
According to traders at the market, the EFCC operatives were conducting routine raids to clean up the market and stop illegal trading activities. However, this particular raid faced resistance, resulting in gunshots and damage to the EFCC’s vehicles.
One trader, who preferred not to be named, explained that the traders were frustrated with frequent arrests and felt that the EFCC was targeting them just to extract money. He mentioned that previous arrests had led to retaliation, and the situation escalated to the point of damaging EFCC vehicles.
Another trader, also speaking anonymously, warned that continued raids could escalate into violence, potentially leading to casualties. They expressed concern that people were becoming increasingly desperate due to the arrests and alleged extortion by the EFCC.
In simpler terms, the EFCC went to the market to arrest some currency traders, but the traders fought back because they felt unfairly targeted and exploited. This led to a dangerous situation with gunshots and damage to vehicles. Traders are worried that if these raids continue, it could result in serious harm or even deaths.
