The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned skit makers and other social workers against unauthorised use of its operational identities.
The warning came on the back of a viral video, code-named: ‘EFCC and Army Wahala,’ which is gaining traction across social media.
In a statement on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the viral skit is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC.
The commission said the depiction of its “operatives in the video unleashing terror on suspects is not only embarrassing but also indicates a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the agency”.
The agency clarified that its operatives are “not bullies but trained as modern law enforcement officers, characterised by decency, civility, and respect for the public, including suspects”.
The EFCC also warned that it would take appropriate measures against such infringements, and “will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement”.
“‘EFCC and Army Wahala’ gaining traction across social media, once again, compels the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational identities of the Commission illegally and irresponsibly, ” the statement reads.
