The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismissed 27 of its officers in 2024 for misconduct and fraudulent activities, the agency announced on Monday.
This move aligns with the commission’s zero-tolerance policy toward corruption within its ranks.
EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale disclosed in a statement that the dismissals followed recommendations from the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and were ratified by the agency’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
“In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the EFCC dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024,” Oyewale said, emphasizing that the agency is committed to maintaining accountability and upholding its core values.
The anti-graft body is also investigating a $400,000 allegation involving an unidentified staff member and a Sectional Head.
Olukoyede assured the public that all allegations would be thoroughly examined, reiterating that no officer is immune to disciplinary action.
Additionally, the EFCC cautioned against impersonators and blackmailers exploiting its chairman’s name to extort money from high-profile suspects.
Two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently arraigned for attempting to extort $1 million from a former Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director under the guise of securing a “soft landing” in a non-existent investigation.
Oyewale described Olukoyede as a man of integrity, urging the public to report any fraudulent activities or blackmail attempts. He also noted that some suspects resort to blackmail after failing to compromise investigators, advising the public to disregard such tactics.
