The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024. The officers were found guilty of various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct.
The dismissal of the officers followed the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC. The Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, ratified the dismissal, reiterating the commission’s commitment to zero tolerance for corruption.
Olukoyede warned that no officer is immune to disciplinary measures, and every allegation against any staff of the commission would be investigated. This includes a trending $400,000 claim against a sectional head.
The EFCC remains committed to upholding its core values and ensuring that its officers are not swayed by monetary influences. The commission’s commitment to integrity is sacrosanct and would always be held in optimal regard.
However, the EFCC has alerted the public to the sinister activities of impersonators and blackmailers using the name of its Executive Chairman to extort money from high-profile suspects. Two members of an alleged syndicate were recently arraigned for allegedly demanding $1 million from a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority.
The EFCC has also warned that suspects being investigated for economic and financial crimes may attempt to blackmail officers of the commission through unwholesome means. The commission urges the public to report any suspicious activities or blackmail attempts.
The EFCC remains committed to maintaining its integrity and ensuring that its officers uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. The public is enjoined to always report any disreputable elements to the commission.
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