Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce for fraudulent activities and misconduct. The officers were let go in 2024 following a recommendation by the Staff Disciplinary Committee, which was ratified by Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede.
According to the EFCC, the dismissed officers were found guilty of various offences, and their removal is part of the commission’s efforts to enforce integrity and rid itself of corrupt elements. Mr. Olukoyede reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, warning that no officer is immune to disciplinary measures.
The EFCC also alerted the public to be wary of impersonators and blackmailers using the name of its executive chairman to extort money from high-profile suspects. Two individuals, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently arraigned in court for allegedly demanding $1 million from a former managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority ยน.
The Commission assured that Mr. Olukoyede remains a man of integrity who cannot be swayed by monetary influences. The public is urged to report any suspicious activities to the EFCC.
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