EFCC dismisses 27 officers for fraud, misconduct

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale in a statement released today, revealed that the officers were dismissed for various offenses related to fraudulent activities and misconduct.

However, the identities of those dismissed were not disclosed.

Oyewale stated that the dismissals followed the recommendations of the EFCC’s Staff Disciplinary Committee and were ratified by the agency’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

“Every allegation against any EFCC staff member will be thoroughly investigated, including a recent claim involving $400,000 made by an unidentified individual against a Sectional Head,” the statement read in part.

The EFCC also warned the public about impersonators and blackmailers using the chairman’s name to extort money from high-profile individuals.

“Two alleged members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently charged before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja for allegedly contacting former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Kaka, and demanding $1 million to secure a favorable outcome in a non-existent investigation. Such individuals remain at large, seeking new victims.”

“Olukoyede is a man of integrity who cannot be influenced by monetary offers. The public is encouraged to report any such unscrupulous individuals to the Commission,” the statement concluded.