The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned skit makers to desist from unauthorised use of its official kits for content creation.
The warning followed the resurgence of an old video titled: “EFCC and Army Wahala,” which is gaining traction across different social media platforms.
In a statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the anti-graft agency expressed deep concern over the misrepresentation of its operatives in such productions.
“This, once again, compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational accouterments of the commission illegally and irresponsibly,” the statement warned.
The commission took particular issue with the portrayal of its agents in the video, describing it as a “caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC.”
The Commission stated that the video depicts a shameful characterisation of supposed operatives of the commission, saying unleashing terror on “suspects” is not only embarrassing, but indicative of a deliberate attempt to cast shadows on the image of the EFCC.
“Operatives of the EFCC are not bullies. They are trained as refined modern law enforcement officers rich in decency, civility, and respect for members of the public, including suspects of economic and financial crimes,” the EFCC said.
(Punch)
