Dare Babalola
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into allegations of extortion made against some of its officials by Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips.
Oladips had accused EFCC operatives of forcefully obtaining the sum of N10 million from him before his release, following his arrest alongside individuals suspected of internet fraud.
In a statement on EFCC’s X page on Saturday, the Commission said it takes the allegation seriously and has already summoned the officers involved to its headquarters. They have also been withdrawn from operational duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
According to EFCC, the claims made by the artist do not represent the values of the Commission, noting that any personnel found guilty would face disciplinary action.
The statement read, “The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true picture of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations on them accordingly. Officers in the Team that handled his case have been summoned to the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission and have also been relieved of their operational duties pending the conclusion of investigation of the matter.
“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 Commission enjoins the public to await the result of its investigations and continue to keep faith with it in its conscientious task of tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.”
