The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken disciplinary action against staff following recommendations from its Staff Disciplinary Committee. This move, approved by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, reflects the EFCC’s commitment to enforcing its values and maintaining accountability within its ranks.

In a statement on Monday, Mr. Olukoyede reaffirmed that all allegations against EFCC personnel, regardless of rank, would be thoroughly investigated, emphasizing that no officer is above disciplinary action. The decision follows an ongoing investigation into a $400,000 allegation involving an unnamed staff member and a Sectional Head.

Meanwhile, the EFCC has alerted the public about fraudsters impersonating its Executive Chairman to extort money from individuals under investigation. Two suspects, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, were recently arraigned before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. They allegedly attempted to extort $1 million from Mohammed Bello-Koko, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, by falsely claiming to offer a “soft landing” in an EFCC investigation.

The EFCC clarified that Mr. Olukoyede remains a man of integrity, resistant to bribery or coercion. The Commission urged the public to report fraudulent activities and warned against blackmail attempts targeting its officers. Such tactics, often from suspects unable to manipulate investigators, should be disregarded. The EFCC assured its commitment to transparency and justice in all operations.