EFCC Suspends Officers Over Oladips’ ₦10m Extortion Allegation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suspended some of its officers following allegations by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, that they extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024.
Oladips, in a recent appearance on the Trending podcast, narrated that EFCC operatives stormed his Lagos home in a midnight raid in November 2024 and detained him for five days without finding any incriminating evidence.
“They collected money (₦10 million) from me before they released me. They didn’t find anything on me. So, what was the money for? What was all that stress and suffering for? It’s just Nigeria. Nigeria just happened to me,” the rapper said.
Reacting in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Saturday, the EFCC said it had launched a formal probe into the allegation, describing the matter as one of “great seriousness.”
“The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true character of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations accordingly.
“Officers in the team that handled his case have been summoned to the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission and relieved of their operational duties pending the conclusion of investigations,” the agency stated.
The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability, promising to discipline any personnel found guilty of misconduct.
“The Commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. It is also needful to state that if the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the Commission or tarnish its image, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed,” the statement added.
The anti-graft agency urged Nigerians to remain patient as investigations continue, assuring the public of its unwavering commitment to fighting corruption.
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