The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers for offences related to fraudulent activities and misconduct.
In a statement on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the dismissals followed recommendations by the Staff Disciplinary Committee, which were ratified by the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The identities of the dismissed officers were not disclosed. Oyewale stated that all allegations against EFCC staff are thoroughly investigated, including a trending claim involving $400,000 against a Sectional Head.
“The Commission’s core values are sacrosanct and will always be upheld,” the statement emphasised.
The EFCC also warned the public about impersonators using its chairman’s name to extort money from high-profile individuals.
Two suspects, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently charged for allegedly demanding $1 million from a former Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director under the guise of securing a “soft landing” in a fake investigation.
The EFCC urged the public to report such fraudulent schemes, reaffirming Chairman Olukoyede’s integrity and resistance to monetary influence.