The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has terminated the employment of 27 staff members over their alleged involvement in fraudulent activities and other violations of the agency’s standard operating procedures.
The dismissals were based on recommendations from the EFCC’s staff disciplinary committee, which were approved by the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
Speaking through the commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, Olukoyede reaffirmed the EFCC’s commitment to eradicating corruption and warned that no staff member is exempt from disciplinary action.
“The commission is dedicated to upholding its core values, and any allegations against staff, including a trending $400,000 claim involving a supposed staff member, will be thoroughly investigated,” the chairman stated.
The EFCC also cautioned the public against impersonators and blackmailers using the chairman’s name to extort money from high-profile suspects under investigation.
New Unit Targets Illegal Mining in Makurdi Zone
In a related development, the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate has established an Extractive Industry Fraud Section (EIFS) to combat illegal mining activities in Benue State and surrounding areas.
Zonal Commander Dr. Anselem Ozioko announced that the EIFS had already secured 10 convictions in a crackdown on illegal mining operations. He highlighted the prevalence of unlawful mining across Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, and Taraba states, emphasizing the commission’s resolve to bring offenders to justice.
The new unit aims to address the growing menace of illegal mining and strengthen the EFCC’s enforcement efforts in the region.
