The EFCC has launched an investigation and suspended officers accused by rapper Oladips of extorting ₦10 million during his detention in 2024.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into allegations by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, that some of its operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024.
Oladips, in a recent interview on the Trending podcast, alleged that he was arrested during a midnight raid by EFCC operatives in Lagos in November 2024 and detained for five days before his release.
“They collected money (₦10 million) from me before they released me. They didn’t find anything on me. So, what was the money for? What was all that stress and suffering for? It’s just Nigeria. Nigeria just happened to me,” he said.
Reacting on Saturday, the EFCC, via its official X handle, described the allegation as serious and announced the suspension of the officers involved pending investigation.
“The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true character of the EFCC,” the statement read.
It added that any staff found culpable would face disciplinary action, but warned that false accusations intended to tarnish the Commission’s image would also attract sanctions.