The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force to pay ₦3.5 billion in damages and tender a public apology over what it described as an “armed, Gestapo-style” invasion of its premises.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 10, 2025, when over 50 heavily armed operatives stormed the library grounds, firing gunshots and threatening to kill guests attending an event. The raid led to the arrest of about 93 suspected internet fraudsters, alongside the seizure of 18 vehicles and several mobile devices.
In a statement signed by OOPL Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, the institution condemned the operation as unlawful, chaotic, and damaging to its reputation. Ortese said the demands include ₦2.5 billion as compensation for reputational, business, and financial losses, and ₦1 billion for bodily injuries sustained by guests during the raid.
According to him, the invasion created panic and confusion, injuring several attendees and causing significant reputational harm to the legacy project founded by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The OOPL warned that if the EFCC and the police fail to comply with the demands within seven days, it will institute legal proceedings to seek redress. The management also called for an immediate public apology from both agencies.
The EFCC has not yet issued an official response to the allegations, though the commission had earlier claimed the operation was a legitimate sting against cybercrime suspects.
This development has sparked public debate over the limits of law enforcement operations and the protection of national heritage sites from disruptive security raids.