The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strongly criticized the unauthorized use of its operational identities, cautioning skit makers and other social influencers to refrain from such practices.
Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity for the commission conveyed this message in a statement released on a Wednesday in November.
The statement pointed out that a video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” circulating on social media prompted the EFCC to reemphasize its warning, urging skit makers and others to avoid the illegal and irresponsible use of the commission’s operational identities.
The statement read, A video, code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” gaining traction across the social media, once again, compels the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational identities of the Commission illegally and irresponsibly.
“EFCC and Army Wahala” is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC. The shameful characterization of supposed operatives of the Commission in the video unleashing terror on “suspects”, is not only embarrassing but indicative of deliberate attempt to cast shadows on the image of the EFCC.
“Operatives of the EFCC are not bullies. They are trained as refined modern law enforcement officers rich in decency, civility, and respect for members of the public, including suspects of economic and financial crimes.
“Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade. The Commission will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement.
Dele OyewaleHead
Media & Publicity
November 15, 2023
https://twitter.com/officialEFCC/status/1724799984519053376
EFCC PRESS STATEMENT
EFCC Condemns Unauthorized Use of Its Operational Identities for Skit Making
A video, code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” gaining traction across the social media, once again, compels the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reiterate its warning to… pic.twitter.com/U6WUVg6Xih
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) November 15, 2023
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