The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disavowed any involvement in the purported plan by certain groups to organize protests against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Earlier, the anti-graft agency had warned about a “shadowy group” allegedly preparing to incite protests against it. The EFCC stated that the group has been actively promoting the protest through social media, attempting to recruit young Nigerians, including students, to oppose the EFCC.

Reacting, NANS, in a statement signed on Thursday by its President, Lucky Emonefe, condemned the move by “faceless groups to manipulate students for their purposes”.

“We strongly condemn the attempt to use students by these shadowy groups to intimidate the EFCC and distract it from its vital mission of ridding the country of corruption.

“Nigerian students and NANS stand in support of the EFCC and its mandate to combat economic and financial crimes.”

NANS expressed concern about reports of students being targeted and recruited to undermine the EFCC’s efforts, which are crucial for defending the country’s image, prestige, and economic well-being.

The body urged students to remain vigilant and not allow themselves be used as pawns by corrupt elements seeking to derail the progress being made by the EFCC.