Nigerian Police arrest five fake efcc operatives in Delta State
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five fake operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Asaba.
Nigerian Police arrest five fake efcc operatives in Delta State
Nigerian Police arrested five fake efcc operatives in Delta State. The operatives were caught with N1 million in cash, three vehicles and two guns. They are being charged to court for operating without uniforms and for possessing illegal weapons.
The State Command of the Nigerian Police, Delta State has arrested five fake operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Asaba.
The State Command of the Nigerian Police, Delta State has arrested five fake operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Asaba.
The suspects were apprehended after receiving a distress call following an attempt by a suspect to extort money from his victims using their number plate as a threat to arrest them.
The suspects include; Omoruyi Joseph, Iyasele Henry, Jemirieje Dennis, Okiemute Kingsley and Promise Ikechukwu.
The suspects include; Omoruyi Joseph, Iyasele Henry, Jemirieje Dennis, Okiemute Kingsley and Promise Ikechukwu.
The police have however cautioned members of the public to be vigilant with regard to any suspicious characters who seek to con them out of their money or valuables as these men are well-known for their criminal activities.
According to the EFCC’s Zonal Head of the Media and Publicity, Ishaq Salihu, the suspects were apprehended after receiving a distress call following an attempt by a suspect to extort money from his victims using their number plate as a threat to arrest them.
“The fake EFCC operatives are common in this state,” said Mr Salihu. “They often target people that have been charged before with criminal offenses so they can pressure them for cash.”
Salihu said investigation is ongoing and will be charged accordingly.
The following is the full statement from Salihu:
“The EFCC wishes to advise Nigerians that it has arrested five individuals for allegedly impersonating its operatives. The suspects are said to have been arrested in Delta State under the command of a fake Efcc official who claimed that he was acting on orders from his superiors in Abuja.
“The fake Efcc operative had been using social media channels to advertise services such as money laundering, suspicious transactions among other scams which can be easily avoided if one knows how they work.”
If you see anyone claiming to be an EFCC operative but they are not wearing uniforms or anything that identifies them as such, report them immediately.
If you see anyone claiming to be an EFCC operative but they are not wearing uniforms or anything that identifies them as such, report them immediately.
The EFCC is a professional law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing Nigeria’s federal laws and regulations across the country.
If you believe that someone pretending to be an EFCC agent has tried to obtain your personal information or has attempted some form of fraud against you, please contact your local police station immediately.
Conclusion
Please be assured that the EFCC will continue to ensure the safety of Nigerians from all forms of crimes. We would like to assure all our Nigerians living in Delta State that we will continue to do our best in ensuring that you are safe from criminals, who seek to exploit your vulnerabilities for personal gain or greed
