EFCC Staff Disappears with Over $30,000 from Exhibit Room in Kaduna

A shocking incident has rocked the Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a staff member, identified as Polycarp, has gone missing after allegedly stealing over $30,000 from the exhibit room.¹

According to sources, Polycarp was in charge of the exhibit room at the Kaduna Zonal Office and had been entrusted with the safekeeping of exhibits, including cash and other valuable items. However, his supervisor, Benedict Ubi, ordered an audit of the exhibit room following a similar incident in Lagos, which revealed that Polycarp could not account for over $30,000.

The audit sparked a manhunt for Polycarp’s whereabouts, but he has since gone missing, leaving behind a trail of questions and concerns about the integrity of the EFCC.

This incident is not the first time EFCC staff have been implicated in fraudulent activities. In January, 10 officers in Lagos were detained for stealing operational items, including gold bars worth over N1 billion and foreign currencies. The incident sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about corruption within the EFCC.

The EFCC has faced criticism for its handling of corruption cases, with some accusing the agency of being corrupt itself. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for greater accountability within the EFCC.

“The EFCC is supposed to be the agency that fights corruption, but it seems like they have corruption within their own ranks,” said one social media user. “This is unacceptable and something needs to be done about it.”

The EFCC has promised to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. However, many are skeptical about the agency’s ability to police itself.

“The EFCC needs to be transparent and accountable in their investigation,” said another social media user. “They need to show that they are serious about fighting corruption, even within their own ranks.”

The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the EFCC in fighting corruption and the need for greater accountability within the agency. As the investigation continues, many will be watching to see how the EFCC handles this incident and whether they will be able to restore public trust in their ability to fight corruption.