- EFCC officer found dead: An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was found dead in Lagos State.
- Investigation underway: The EFCC is investigating the cause of the officer’s death.
- Second incident in weeks: This incident comes after another EFCC officer, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Salisu, was shot dead by a suspected internet fraudster on January 15.
An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attached to the Lagos Division has been found dead in Lagos State. A video circulating online showed the lifeless body of the officer, who was not in uniform, surrounded by sympathizers, including police officers .
The officers searched the deceased’s bag and identified him as an EFCC operative through his identity card. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the incident and disclosed that the commission is investigating the cause of the officer’s death.
This incident comes weeks after another troubling incident involving the anti-graft agency. On January 15, an EFCC officer, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Salisu, was shot dead by a suspected internet fraudster during a raid in Onitsha, Anambra State.
