EFCC Fires 27 Officers For Fraud And Misconduct In Sweeping Anti-Corruption Move

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers over allegations of fraudulent activities and misconduct.

In a statement on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that the dismissal was approved by the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The move is part of the EFCC’s commitment to maintaining integrity and eliminating corruption within its ranks.

Chairman Olukoyede emphasized the commission’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption, warning that no officer is exempt from disciplinary action.

The statement read: “The officers were dismissed for various offences related to fraudulent activities and misconduct. Their dismissal, as recommended by the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee, was ratified by Executive Chairman Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Every allegation against EFCC staff is thoroughly investigated, including a trending $400,000 accusation against a Sectional Head by a purported staff member. The Commission’s core values remain sacrosanct and will be upheld at all times.”

The EFCC also cautioned the public about impersonators and blackmailers exploiting the name of the Executive Chairman to extort money from high-profile suspects under investigation.

“Two members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently arraigned before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the FCT High Court, Abuja, for allegedly demanding $1 million from a former Nigerian Ports Authority Managing Director, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Kaka, to secure a ‘soft landing’ on a non-existent investigation. Such imposters remain at large, and the public is urged to report them to the EFCC,” the statement added.

The commission also addressed attempts to blackmail its officers, noting that some suspects resort to such tactics after failing to compromise investigators. The EFCC urged the public to disregard these efforts and reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and accountability.