An officer from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission attached to the agency’s Lagos Division has tragically slumped and passed away.
According to a video circulating online, the officer, who was not in uniform, collapsed and died in an undisclosed location in Lagos State on Sunday.
The footage shows the officer’s lifeless body surrounded by sympathizers, including some police officers who were seen inspecting the officer’s bag.
After searching the bag, his identity card revealed that he was an EFCC officer.
A voice in the video states, “He works with EFCC. His ID card is with him.”
Confirming the officer’s death, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated in a phone interview on Monday that the incident is currently under investigation.
“Yes, the man is our officer. His death is being investigated. The incident happened on Sunday,” Oyewale said.
This comes after an earlier report by The PUNCH on January 15, detailing a tragic event in which a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Ikechukwu, shot EFCC Assistant Superintendent Aminu Salisu during a raid in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The EFCC operatives, who had traveled from the agency’s Enugu zonal office, were ambushed while attempting to apprehend a group of suspected cybercriminals.
Oyewale condemned negative portrayals of the officer’s death, emphasizing that the EFCC is committed to ensuring justice is served.
