EFCC Boss Raises Alarm, Says, Our Investigators Taking Bribes, Compromising Anti-graft War
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that some of the agency’s investigators take bribes and thereby compromise the fight against corruption in the country.
Olukoyede described the situation as embarrassing for the EFCC, stressing that the Department of Internal Affairs had been directed to be more ardent in monitoring every staff in all their engagements.
The EFCC Chairman, who stated these on Thursday, January 18, 2024 as part of his New Year address to staff of the Commission at its headquarters situated at Jabi District of Abuja, warned that such conduct would no longer be tolerated, stressing that he would not hesitate to punish any officer who tarnishes the image of the Agency.
In the words of Olokoyede; “At this point, I need to strongly reiterate the issue of discipline, integrity and sense of responsibility in the way we do our work.
“Public opinions about the conduct of some of our investigators are adverse. The craze and quest for gratification, bribes and other compromises by some of our investigators are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue.
“Let me sound a note of warning in this regard. I will not hesitate to wield the big stick against any form of infraction by any staff of the commission. The Department of Internal Affairs has been directed to be more ardent in its work and monitor every staff in all their engagements.
“The image of the Commission is too important to be placed on the line by any corrupt officer,” he said.
The EFCC chairman assured the staff that steps were already being taken to improve on their welfare, adding that the New Year promises to bring smiles on the faces of staff across all the commands.
