The craze and quest for gratification, bribes, and other compromises by some of our investigators are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede

Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed concern over certain investigators compromising the agency’s integrity by soliciting bribes from crime suspects.

He cautioned these investigators, emphasizing that corrective measures would be taken if they did not rectify their behavior. Olukoyede also highlighted the directive given to the agency’s Department of Internal Affairs to intensify their efforts, closely monitoring all staff members in their professional interactions.

He said; “At this point, I need to strongly reiterate the issue of discipline, integrity and sense of responsibility in the way we do our work. Public opinions about the conduct of some of our investigators are adverse. The craze and quest for gratification, bribes and other compromises by some of our investigators are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue.

“Let me sound a note of warning in this regard. I will not hesitate to wield the big stick against any form of infraction by any staff of the Commission. The Department of Internal Affairs has been directed to be more ardent in its work and monitor every staff in all their engagements. The image of the Commission is too important to be placed on the line by any corrupt officer.”