Olayiwola Matthew
A man identified as Endurance Udeke, a resident of Periwinkle Estate, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, has died after allegedly attempting to evade arrest during a sting operation conducted by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The anti-graft agency disclosed the incident in a statement on Saturday, saying the operation, which took place on November 4, targeted suspected internet fraudsters within the estate.
According to the EFCC, four suspects were arrested during the exercise.
The agency said the late Udeke and another occupant of Apartment W6a tried to flee by jumping from a four-storey building after becoming aware of the operation.
Udeke sustained severe injuries and later died despite medical intervention, while the other individual survived after receiving hospital treatment.
“Operatives of the Commission were in the Estate to carry out a sting operation on November 4, 2025. The operation was smooth sailing in all the apartments, and four suspected internet fraudsters were arrested,” the statement reads.
“However, Udeke and one other resident of apartment W6a got wind of the operation and tried to escape arrest by jumping down from the four-storey building.
“Udeke did not survive the suicidal efforts, in spite of medical interventions made to rescue him.
“The other resident, however, survived after being stabilised and treated at the hospital.
“The commission is shocked at the suicidal action of the deceased. There was no contact between officers of the Commission and the deceased before the unfortunate incident.
“The commission reported the incident to the police, which has begun an investigation into the incident.
“While we await the outcome of the investigation, it is important to remind the public that no one with nothing to hide has reason to be afraid of the EFCC sting operation.”