Abuja, Nov. 2, 2023 – Ola Olukoyede, the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has banned night operations by its operatives.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Spokesman, said Olukoyede gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday while reacting to the arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun State, by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command.
“The chairman gave the directive in Abuja on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in reaction to the arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun State, by operatives of the Ibadan zonal command of the commission.
“Already, many of the suspects duly profiled by the command have been released, while profiling of suspects yet unreleased will be completed, without further delay.
“The commission wishes to assure the public that it will not relent in its adherence to the rule of law in the exercise of its mandate. (GBN)