The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an internal investigation into allegations of extortion made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, against some of its operatives.
The hip-hop artist had alleged that EFCC officials extorted ₦10 million from him before securing his release after his arrest alongside other suspected internet fraudsters.
In a statement issued on Friday, the EFCC described the allegations as serious and unreflective of the Commission’s core values, emphasizing that integrity remains central to its operations.
“The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true image of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations accordingly,” the statement read.
According to the EFCC, the officers involved in the operation have been summoned to the agency’s corporate headquarters and relieved of their operational duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
The anti-graft agency further assured the public that it would not hesitate to sanction any personnel found culpable. However, it also warned that if the allegations prove false and intended to malign the Commission, appropriate measures would be taken against the complainant.
“The public is enjoined to await the outcome of the investigation and continue to keep faith with the EFCC in its conscientious efforts to tackle economic and financial crimes across the country,” the statement concluded.
