The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),has again warned skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational identities of the Commission stating that it is illegally and irresponsibly.
A statement by Dele Oyewale the Head, Media & Publicity EFCC stated that a video, code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” gaining traction across the social media compelled the anti graft agency to reiterate the warning.
“EFCC and Army Wahala” is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC.The shameful characterization of supposed operatives of the Commission in the video unleashing terror on “suspects”, is not only embarrassing but indicative of deliberate attempt to cast shadows on the image of the EFCC, the commission said.
“Operatives of the EFCC are not bullies. They are trained as refined modern law enforcement officers rich in decency, civility and respect for members of the public, including suspects of economic and financial crimes.”
“Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade.
The Commission will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement.