EFCC Detains 10 Officers in Lagos Over Supposed Theft of Operational Items

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over alleged theft involving operational items.

According to the agency, the move is part of an internal investigation to uphold transparency and integrity within the EFCC. The arrests were ordered by the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as part of a wider effort to combat corruption and unethical practices among its personnel.

The detained officers are being questioned regarding their inability to account for specific operational items that reportedly went missing while under their supervision.

In a statement shared on its X account on Wednesday, the EFCC confirmed, “The officers, who were arrested last week on the directives of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, are answering questions related to the theft of some operational items that they could not account for.”

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This development comes shortly after the EFCC dismissed 27 officers on Monday for fraudulent activities and professional misconduct. The dismissals were based on recommendations from the EFCC’s Staff Disciplinary Committee.

“Investigators are making good progress, and those found culpable will face internal disciplinary measures,” the statement added.

FAQs

• Why were the EFCC officers detained?

They were detained over allegations of theft involving operational items they could not account for.

• Who ordered the detention of the officers?

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede directed the arrests as part of efforts to address corruption within the commission.

• What disciplinary actions has the EFCC taken recently?

In addition to detaining the 10 officers, the EFCC dismissed 27 personnel earlier in the week for fraudulent activities and misconduct.

• What is the EFCC’s stance on internal accountability?

The EFCC is conducting rigorous internal investigations to uphold transparency and ensure integrity among its staff.

• What happens next for the detained officers?

They will undergo internal disciplinary processes if found culpable during the investigation.