BUK student, one other arraigned over posts about EFCC

A BUK student and another person have been arraigned over social media posts concerning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The prosecution has raised concerns among lawyers, who questioned whether the anti-graft agency has the statutory powers to pursue cases arising from alleged defamation and online publications.

The development has sparked debate over the scope of the EFCC’s mandate, particularly where complaints relate to statements made on social media rather than financial crimes.

Details of the specific charges, the court where the arraignment took place, and the pleas of the defendants were not provided in the available information.