Breaking: EFCC Reveals Plans To Seal Former Minister Sylva’s Residence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday refuted claims that its operatives “raided” the Abuja residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, clarifying that the property in Maitama was merely marked as part of an ongoing investigation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, described the operation as a routine investigative procedure rather than a forceful raid.

In an interview with Punch, Oyewale explained that the buildings were tagged for further inquiry and emphasized that no force was employed.

“What happened on the premises was not a raid. As an operational principle, we do not conduct raids,” Oyewale said.
“No force was applied. Residents were not evicted, and there was no forceful entry. We conducted our work and left. We don’t need a court order. Sylva is a suspect under investigation and had already been declared wanted. Our actions are part of the ongoing inquiry.”

Sylva’s Camp Condemns EFCC Action as “Arbitrary and Vindictive”
Earlier, Sylva’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Julius Bokoru, criticized the EFCC’s move, calling it arbitrary and vindictive.

“Without a single letter, subpoena, warrant, or notification, and without adhering to basic lawful procedures, this act reflects political interference and threatens democratic institutions,” Bokoru alleged.

The EFCC had previously declared Sylva wanted over allegations of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of US$14,859,257.