The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to the public about a covert group organizing a protest against the Commission. This group has been active on social media, attempting to recruit young Nigerians, including students, to rise against the EFCC.
The campaign is framed as resistance to the Commission’s enforcement of cybercrime laws. The EFCC is concerned about emerging evidence suggesting that corrupt individuals under investigation or prosecution by the Commission are behind this protest. They aim to incite a national uprising that could jeopardize Nigeria’s peace and security.
The EFCC, while supporting citizens’ rights to protest, will not tolerate any disruption of law and order, particularly near its offices. The Commission, in collaboration with other security agencies, is taking measures to address potential threats.
The EFCC appeals to parents, guardians, and heads of tertiary institutions to ensure their wards are not manipulated into participating in this proxy war driven by corrupt interests. The Commission emphasizes that its efforts against corruption and cybercrime are vital for protecting the future of Nigeria’s youth and preventing the country’s further degradation on the global stage as a hub for fraudsters.
