The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over 1,452 beds and mattresses recovered from convicted cybercriminals to the Federal Ministry of Education for distribution to Federal Unity Colleges across the country, in a move aimed at ensuring proceeds of crime are converted into public assets that directly benefit Nigerian students.
The items, comprising 501 double-step bunk beds, 939 mattresses and 12 wooden beds with mattresses, were recovered during a major anti-cybercrime operation code-named Operation Eagle Flush and forfeited to the Federal Government in accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act.
The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where Maruf Alausa, Minister of Education, received the items on behalf of the ministry.
Speaking at the event, Ola Olukoyede, EFCC Chairman, said the restitution initiative reflects the Commission’s determination to ensure that assets recovered from criminal activities are transparently deployed for projects that improve the lives of Nigerians, particularly children and young people.
According to him, the beds and mattresses were recovered following Operation Eagle Flush, which led to the arrest and investigation of 792 suspects, including 193 foreign nationals involved in cybercrime.
