The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has dismissed 27 officers over allegations of fraudulent activities and misconduct.
It was gathered that the decision followed recommendations by the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
In a statement released on Monday, Mr. Olukoyede stated that every allegation against EFCC staff would be thoroughly investigated, regardless of rank or position.
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He reiterated the commission’s unwavering commitment to its core values, stressing that no officer was immune to disciplinary action.
However, the announcement comes amidst ongoing investigations into a trending $400,000 allegation involving an unnamed staff member and a Sectional Head.
Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) warned the public about impersonators and blackmailers using the name of its Executive Chairman to extort money from high-profile individuals under investigation.
Recently, two alleged members of such a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were arraigned before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.
The suspects reportedly contacted a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, demanding $1 million in exchange for a “soft landing” from the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in a non-existent investigation.
The EFCC explained that Mr Olukoyede is a man of integrity who cannot be influenced by financial inducements.
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