The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an internal investigation following allegations by Nigerian rapper Oladips that its operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in November 2024.
Oladips, who recounted his experience on a recent podcast, claimed he was detained for five days despite no incriminating evidence being found against him. He alleged that he was compelled to pay ₦10 million before his release, describing his time in custody as "dehumanising," with detainees "packed like sardines" and fed poor-quality meals.
In response, the EFCC confirmed in a statement that it had summoned the officers involved and relieved them of operational duties pending the outcome of the investigation.
The anti-graft agency reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity, stressing that any personnel found guilty of misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary action.
The statement by the EFCC reads, "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, views with great seriousness the allegation of extortion made against some of its operatives by a Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji (a.k.a. Oladips).
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"The hip-hop artist gravely alleged that operatives of the Commission extorted a sum of N10,000,000 (ten million naira) from him before securing his release when he was arrested alongside other suspected internet fraudsters.
"The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true picture of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations on them accordingly. Officers in the team that handled his case have been summoned to the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission and have also been relieved of their operational duties pending the conclusion of the investigation of the matter.
"The Commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. It is also needful to state that if the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the Commission or tarnish its image, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed.
"The Commission enjoins the public to await the result of its investigations and continue to keep faith with it in its conscientious task of tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption."