The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened an official investigation into the allegations made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, who claimed that some EFCC operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024.
During his appearance on the Trending podcast, the artist recounted how he was arrested in a midnight operation at his Lagos residence in November 2024 and detained for five days. He alleged that despite no evidence of wrongdoing being found against him, he was forced to pay ₦10 million to secure his release.
“They collected ₦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 lamented.
In a swift response, the EFCC released a statement via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, describing the matter as “serious” and confirming that an internal probe had begun. The commission said officers involved in the case had been summoned to its headquarters and temporarily relieved of their duties pending the outcome of investigations.
“The Commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true character of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations accordingly,” the statement read.
The EFCC further stressed its commitment to integrity, promising to take decisive action against any personnel found guilty of misconduct. However, it also warned that if the allegation turns out to be false or defamatory, necessary sanctions would be applied against the accuser.
“The Commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. If the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the Commission, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed,” it stated.
The EFCC urged Nigerians to remain patient and assured the public that transparency and accountability remain at the core of its operations as it continues to combat corruption across the country.
