In a firm statement, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has condemned the unauthorized use of its operational gear in comedy skits.
This comes in reaction to the resurgence of an old video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” across social media platforms.
The anti-graft agency, in a statement on Monday via its official X handle, expressed deep concern over the misrepresentation of its operatives in such productions.
“This, once again, compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational accoutrements of the commission illegally and irresponsibly,” the statement read.
Further in the statement, the commission said it took particular issue with the portrayal of its agents in the video, describing it as a “caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC.”
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It noted that the video depicts a shameful characterisation of supposed operatives of the commission, and unleashing terror on “suspects” is not only embarrassing but indicative of a deliberate attempt to cast shadows on the image of the EFCC.
According to the commission, “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.”
The Anti-graft agency thereby issued a stern warning to content creators, stating, “Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the accoutrements of the Commission.”
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