November 16, (THEWILL) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to skit makers and content creators, urging them to refrain from portraying its operatives as bullies through the unauthorized and irresponsible use of the Commission’s operational identities.
In response to a viral video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala,” the EFCC expressed that the video inaccurately portrayed the operational etiquette of the Commission, labelling it as a misguided caricature.
In a statement on Wednesday, November 15, the Spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, emphasised that the disgraceful depiction of alleged operatives in the video, unleashing terror on suspects, was not just embarrassing but also suggested a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the EFCC.
The statement reads: “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.”
Earlier this year, in June, the EFCC issued a warning to content creators and movie and skit producers, urging them to refrain from using the agency’s branded jackets, symbols, and insignia without proper authorization.
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