The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 of its officers for misconduct and fraudulent activities. The anti-graft agency is also currently investigating a $400,000 claim made against a Sectional Head by an unidentified individual who allegedly worked for the EFCC.
EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale announced these developments in a statement released on Monday. He stated that the dismissals followed recommendations from the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and were subsequently approved by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede.
Oyewale stated “In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024.”
Their dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.”
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption within its ranks. He emphasized that no officer will be shielded from disciplinary action for misconduct.
“The core values of the commission remain sacrosanct and will always be upheld,” Olukoyede said
Also, the EFCC issued a stern warning to the public regarding individuals impersonating the agency’s Chairman and attempting to extort money from high-profile suspects under investigation
“The commission also wishes to alert the public to the sinister activities of impersonators and blackmailers using the name of its Executive Chairman to extort money from high-profile suspects being investigated by the EFCC,” the statement read.
