The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an internal investigation into claims that some of its operatives extorted ₦10 million from Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips and has sacked those involved pending the outcome of the probe.
The artist had accused EFCC operatives of demanding and collecting ₦10 million from him before securing his release after an arrest over alleged internet fraud.
The anti-graft agency issued a statement saying the claim was being taken very seriously and confirmed that officers involved in the operation had been summoned to the commission’s corporate headquarters.
“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 statement read.
The agency reiterated its commitment to integrity and urged the public to remain confident in its efforts to combat economic and financial crimes nationwide.
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