EFCC begins investigation on Oladip’s extortion allegation against operatives

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says ithas begun investigation into the N10m extortion allegation against some of itsoperatives by a Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly knownas Oladips. It added that the accused officers have been suspended oftheir operational duties pending the conclusion of investigation. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale who disclosed this in astatement on Saturday said the commission was alarmed by such allegation andwould ensure that truth was unravelled. Recall that Oladips had accused some operatives of theCommission of extorting the sum of Ten Million Naira from him before securinghis release when he was arrested alongside other suspected internet fraudsters. Reacting, the EFCC Spokesperson insisted that the picturepainted by Oladips was not a true reflection of the anti-graft agency. “We have seen his claims and have commenced investigationson them accordingly. It is also needful to state that if the allegation isfound to be false and raised to malign the Commission or tarnish its image,appropriate sanctions will also be imposed.” He added. He, therefore, urged the public to await the outcome of theinvestigations and continue to keep faith with the commission.

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