Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asserted its authority to freeze bank accounts for up to 72 hours without obtaining a court order. The agency justified this power in relation to an Osun State Government account, alleging suspicious financial activity. The EFCC maintains its actions are permissible under existing legal frameworks designed to combat financial crimes. This move has raised questions about due process and the balance between investigative powers and civil liberties. Officials state the temporary freezing of accounts allows them to investigate potential wrongdoing efficiently. The commission aims to curtail illicit financial flows and ensure accountability in government spending. Further details regarding the specific suspicious activities have not yet been publicly disclosed.