EFCC PROBES OLADIPS’ ALLEGATION OF N10M EXTORTION BY OPERATIVES
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into allegations made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, claiming that some of its operatives extorted ₦10 million from him.
In a post shared on its official Facebook page on Saturday, the anti-graft agency said it views the allegation with “great seriousness,” following the artist’s claim that he was forced to pay the amount before being released after his arrest alongside other suspected internet fraudsters.
“The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true picture of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations on them accordingly,” the statement read.
The EFCC confirmed that the officers involved in Oladips’ case have been summoned to the agency’s headquarters and relieved of their operational duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
“The Commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. It is also needful to state that if the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the Commission or tarnish its image, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed,” the agency added.
The EFCC urged Nigerians to remain patient and await the findings of the investigation while assuring the public of its continued commitment to combating economic and financial crimes across the country.
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