Periwinkle Estate resident jumps from four-storey building to avoid EFCC men, dies

Periwinkle Estate resident jumps from four-storey building to avoid EFCC men, dies

A resident of the Periwinkle Estate in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State Endurance Udeke, has died after a failed attempt to evade arrest during a sting operation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The anti-graft agency said in a statement on Saturday that its operatives carried out the operation on November 4, targeting suspected internet fraudsters within the estate.

According to the EFCC, four suspects were arrested during the operation.

The agency said the late Udeke and another resident of an apartment, W6a, became aware of the operation and tried to escape by jumping from a four-storey building.

Udeke was said to have sustained severe injuries and later died despite medical efforts to save him, while the other resident was said to have survived after receiving treatment in hospital.

The EFCC said there was no direct contact between its officers and Udeke before the incident, noting that the incident had been reported to the police.

The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in the statement added, “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.

“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, as a responsible law enforcement Agency, contacted Udeke’s family with details of circumstances leading to his death. Efforts and medical interventions made to ensure his survival before his eventual passing were appreciated by the family.

“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 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 EFCC sting operation.”