EFCC dismisses 27 officers over fraud and misconduct

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024 for various offences related to fraudulent activities and misconduct.

In a statement issued on Monday by the agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC revealed that the dismissal followed recommendations from its Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The statement read, “In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024.

“Their dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.”