The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to skit makers in the country.
The anti-graft gave the warning against the backdrop of a recent skit tagged “EFCC and Army Wahala” by some creatives in the country.
According to a statement on Wednesday, the EFCC noted that that skit code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” made a caricature of the agency’s activities.
“The EFCC is compelled to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational identities of the commission illegally and irresponsibly,” the statement said.
“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 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.
“Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade. The Commission will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement.”
