In 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismissed 27 officers for involvement in fraudulent activities and misconduct.
The dismissals, which followed recommendations from the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee, were approved by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The decision was made public in a statement issued by Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity, on Monday, January 6. The officers were dismissed for various offenses related to corruption and misconduct.
“Any allegation against EFCC staff will always be investigated, including the ongoing investigation into a $400,000 claim involving an unidentified staff member against a Sectional Head. The Commission’s core values are non-negotiable and will always be upheld,” the statement read in part.
The EFCC also warned the public about impostors and blackmailers using the name of its chairman to extort money from prominent individuals.
Two suspects, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently arraigned in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, for allegedly contacting former Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Kaka, demanding $1 million in exchange for a “soft landing” from an investigation that did not exist.
The EFCC emphasized that Olukoyede remains a man of integrity, impervious to financial influence, and urged the public to report any fraudulent activities to the Commission.
