An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took his own life on Monday at his residence in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
According to crimewatchnewspaper, the deceased, whose identity has not been disclosed, was a member of Course 5 of the EFCC academy.
Speaking to the press, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. He mentioned that the agency is exploring possible factors such as mental health and family challenges that may have contributed to the operative’s decision to commit suicide.
Oyewale emphasized that the Commission will not release any statements or disclose the operative’s name until the investigation is concluded.
EFCC Takes Action Against Officers Who Assaulted Woman in Lagos Hotel Raid
In related news, the EFCC has established a disciplinary committee to investigate two operatives accused of assaulting a woman during a raid at a hotel in Lagos last Thursday.
Naija News reports that EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced this in a press release on Monday in Abuja. He stated that the officers involved were scheduled to appear before the committee, highlighting the transparency of the investigation.
The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, formed the disciplinary team to address the serious incident involving the two officers who allegedly assaulted a female employee of the Regional Hotel in Ojo, Lagos. The officers were captured in a viral video engaging in the assault during an early morning operation on Thursday.
“Olukoyede ordered the arrest of the two officers and directed them to appear before a joint Disciplinary Team comprising the Appointment, Promotion, and Disciplinary Committee (APDC) and the Department of Ethics and Integrity. They are scheduled to appear before the team on Monday, July 1, at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission, Abuja.
“The team will examine the case of the officers and recommend appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken against them,” he said.
Oyewale noted that the EFCC boss stressed that no stone will be left unturned in holding the officers accountable for their unprofessional conduct.
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