The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation and suspended some of its operatives following allegations of extortion made by rapper Oladips.
The probe began after the artiste, born Oladipupo Oladimeji, claimed that EFCC officials demanded and collected N10 million from him to secure his release after an arrest in November 2024.
Oladips alleged he was detained alongside other individuals suspected of internet fraud.
In a statement posted on its official X page, the EFCC said it viewed the allegation with “great seriousness.”
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, views with great seriousness the allegation of extortion made against some of its operatives by a Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji (a.k.a Oladips),” the statement read.
“The hip-hop artist gravely alleged that operatives of the commission extorted a sum of N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) from him before securing his release when he was arrested alongside other suspected internet fraudsters.
“The commission wishes to state unreservedly that the grim picture painted by the artist does not reflect the true picture of the EFCC. We have seen his claims and have commenced investigations on them accordingly.
“Officers in the team that handled his case have been summoned to the corporate headquarters of the commission and have also been relieved of their operational duties pending the conclusion of investigation of the matter.
“The commission is serious about its value of integrity and will take necessary action against any staff found to be culpable. It is also needful to state that if the allegation is found to be false and raised to malign the commission or tarnish its image, appropriate sanctions will also be imposed,” it said.
Oladips in recent interviews recounted how he was detained for five days and forced to pay the money despite no evidence being found against him. He said EFCC operatives stormed his residence around 3 a.m., seized his phones and later accused him of tax evasion.
