EFCC Operative Commits Suicide In Abuja

The deceased took his life at his residence in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

According to Punch, the EFCC official whose identity has not been revealed, was a member of Course 5 of the anti-graft agency’s academy.

Speaking to newsmen, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale said an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the sad incident.

He added that the agency is exploring possible factors, including mental health and family challenges, that may have contributed to the operative committing suicide.

Oyewale said the Commission will not issue any statement or release the operative’s name pending the conclusion of the investigation.

EFCC Takes Action Against Officers Who Assaulted Woman In Lagos Hotel Raid

Meanwhile, EFCC has established a disciplinary committee, a key component of its internal oversight system, to investigate two operatives accused of assaulting a woman during a raid at a hotel in Lagos last Thursday.

Naija News reports that the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, announced this in a press release on Monday in Abuja, stating that the officers in question were scheduled to appear before the committee on Monday, demonstrating the transparency of the investigation.

Oyewale mentioned that the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, formed the disciplinary team to address the serious incident involving the two officers who reportedly assaulted a female employee of the Regional Hotel in Ojo, Lagos.

The officers were captured in a viral video engaging in the assault during an early morning operation on Thursday.

“Olukoyede ordered the arrest of the two officers and has directed them to appear before a joint Disciplinary Team comprising the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee, APDC and the Department of Ethics and Integrity.

They are billed to appear before the Team on Monday, July 1, at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission, Abuja.

“The team would look into the case of the officers and recommend appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken against them,” he said.

According to him, the EFCC boss stressed that no stone will be left unturned in getting the officers to account for their unprofessional conduct.