The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday condemned the unauthorised use of its operational gear in comedy skits.
News About Nigeria reports that the warning is in response to the resurgence of an old video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” which is trending across social media platforms.
While condemning the now-trending video in a statement shared on its official X account on Monday, the anti-graft agency expressed deep concern over the misrepresentation of its operatives in such productions.
The commission also noted that the video depicts a shameful characterisation of supposed operatives of the commission.
The EFCC, therefore, issued a stern warning to content creators, noting that skit makers who use their kits unauthorised will be punished.
The statement reads, “EFCC Condemns Unauthorized Use of Its Operational accoutrements for Skit Making. An old video, code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” is regaining traction across the social media. This, once again, compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational accoutrements of the Commission illegally and irresponsibly. “EFCC and Army Wahala” is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC.
“The shameful characterization of supposed operatives of the Commission in the video unleashing terror on “suspects”, is not only embarrassing but indicative of 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. Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the accoutrements of the Commission.”
