We’ll no longer allow obstruction of our operations, says EFCC after Ododo’s rescue of Yahaya Bello

In a statement on Wednesday, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson of
the agency, said the warning became necessary due to the “increasing tendency
of persons and groups under investigation by the commission” to “take the laws
into their hands by recruiting thugs to obstruct lawful operations of the
EFCC”.

”Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it
an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful
duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years,“ the statement
reads.

 “On several
occasions, operatives of the Commission have had to exercise utmost restraint
in the face of such provocation to avoid a breakdown of law and order.
Regrettably, such disposition is being construed as a sign of weakness.

“The Commission, therefore, warns that it will henceforth
not tolerate any attempt by any person or organisation to obstruct its
operation as such will be met with appropriate punitive actions.”