The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft of missing operational items.
The commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Oyewale stated that the development was part of ongoing efforts by EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, to rid the commission of corrupt practices.
He explained that the officers were arrested last week following directives from the EFCC boss.
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“The affected officers are being questioned regarding the theft of operational items they could not account for.
“Investigators are making good progress, and those found guilty will face internal disciplinary processes,” he said.
The EFCC also announced on Monday the dismissal of 27 officers as part of its efforts to enforce integrity and combat fraud.
Oyewale noted that these officers were involved in fraudulent activities and misconduct in 2024.
He said their dismissal was ratified by the EFCC chairman, based on recommendations from the anti-graft staff disciplinary committee.
Olukoyede reaffirmed the EFCC’s commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, warning that no officer would be immune to disciplinary action.
The EFCC also issued a warning regarding the activities of impersonators and blackmailers using the name of its Executive Chairman to extort money from individuals under investigation.
The Commission revealed that two members of a suspected syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently arraigned before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja.
The duo allegedly contacted Mr. Mohammed Bello-Kaka, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, demanding $1 million for “Olukoyede to give him a soft landing” in a non-existent investigation.
In light of these developments, the EFCC emphasized that such fraudulent individuals are still active, targeting high-profile suspects.
The Commission urged the public to report any such fraudulent activities to the authorities.
