EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraud, Misconduct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers due to fraudulent activities and misconduct. Full details of the sack and its implications.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported that 27 officers have been dismissed from their workforce.

In a statement released on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced that the officers were dismissed due to involvement in various offenses related to fraudulent activities and misconduct.

However, the commission did not reveal the names of the officers who were dismissed.

He stated that their dismissal was based on the recommendation from the EFCC’s Staff Disciplinary Committee and approved by the agency’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

Every allegation, no matter how small, against any Commission staff will always be investigated. This includes the current $400,000 claim involving an unidentified supposed EFCC staff member and a Sectional Head.

“The Commission’s core values are sacred and will consistently be upheld with the highest respect,” the statement partially read.

The Commission also warned the public about deceptive individuals posing as its chairman and engaging in blackmail to extort money from prominent suspects.

Two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, reportedly part of a syndicate, were recently brought before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. They face accusations of contacting former Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director Mr. Mohammed Bello-Kaka with an alleged demand for $1 million to ensure “Olukoyede provides him soft landing” regarding a fabricated investigation. Individuals like these remain active and continue searching for potential victims.

“The Commission stated that Olukoyede continues to be a person of integrity who cannot be influenced by monetary temptations. The public is encouraged to consistently report such disreputable individuals to the Commission.”