A resident told The Punch that the deceased jumped from an apartment at Block D5 during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday morning.
The Punch learnt that a combined team of EFCC officials and policemen had stormed the estate in search of some alleged Internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo Boys’.
However, during the raid, the deceased, who was believed to be a short-term resident, allegedly jumped from the apartment and died.
It was learnt that after the incident, the EFCC officials immediately left and informed policemen attached to the Bar Beach Police Division.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident, adding that from all indications, the man was not even a suspect.
Adejobi said after the man fell, he was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The
police spokesman said, “It was true. He was not even the target of the
EFCC when he jumped from the seventh floor. We were told that he was not
a resident but a guest. It is quite unfortunate. He was taken to the
hospital after he had sustained fractures and he was placed on oxygen
but gave up the ghost. We are trying to ascertain his identity. Once
that is done, we will contact his family.”
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