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EFCC Warns Against Unauthorized Use of Operational Identities in Skits and Social Media Content

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November 17, 2023

Stella Charles Akupue

EFCC Warns Against Unauthorized Use of Operational Identities in Skits and Social Media Content

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again cautioned skit makers and social workers against the unlawful and irresponsible use of the Commission’s operational identities. This warning comes in response to a video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” circulating on social media.

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In a statement issued on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, emphasized that the video, portraying EFCC operatives behaving aggressively, misrepresented the Commission’s operational standards. Oyewale expressed concern over the video’s attempt to tarnish the image of the EFCC.

He stated, “Operatives of the EFCC are not bullies. They are trained as refined modern law enforcement officers rich in decency, civility, and respect for members of the public, including suspects of economic and financial crimes.

Skit makers are warned again to desist from the unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade. The Commission will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement.”