The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has noticed the rising tide of commentaries, opinions, assumptions and insinuations concerning its progressive investigations into the alleged financial misappropriation in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.

At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations into the alleged fraud involving them have yielded the recovery of N32.7billion and $445,000 so far.

Discreet investigations by the EFCC have opened other fraudulent dealings involving Covid -19 funds, the World Bank loan, Abacha recovered loot released to the Ministry by the Federal Government to execute its poverty alleviation mandate. Investigations have also linked several interdicted and suspended officials of the Ministry to the alleged financial malfeasance.

It is instructive to stress that the Commission’s investigations are not about individuals.

The EFCC is investigating a system and intricate web of fraudulent practices. Banks involved in the alleged fraud are being investigated. Managing Directors of the indicted banks have made useful statements to investigators digging into the infractions.

Those found wanting will be prosecuted accordingly. Additionally, the EFCC has not cleared anyone allegedly involved in the fraud. Investigations are ongoing and advancing steadily. The public is enjoined to ignore any claim to the contrary.

On the issue of the works of the Commission against Naira abuse, dollarization of the economy and the enforcement of all extant laws relating to them, the EFCC appreciates the avalanche of public awakening, support and involvement demonstrated so far. Increasingly, members of the public are drawing the attention of the Commission to video recording of abuse of the Naira by Nigerians from all walks of life. These gestures amply demonstrate rising consciousness of the public to the sanctity of our national currency and the need for collaborative engagement to sustain the tempo.

To this end, the Commission will always investigate and prosecute anyone involved in the abuse of the Naira. Old videos being exhumed and flying around for the attention of the Commission are noted as the Commission is sensitive to the fact that its Special Task Force against Naira Abuse and Dollarization of the economy commenced operations on February 7, 2024. However, going forward, new videos of such infractions will be investigated and prosecuted.

At the moment, the Commission is investigating several celebrities involved in Naira abuse. Many of them have made useful statements to the Commission and many more have been invited by investigators working on the matter.

The EFCC will not relent in its no-sacred-cow mode of operations and the public should be wary of running afoul of laws against the crime.

In Ebonyi State, a police officer has been reported dead following an attack by unidentified gunmen at a police checkpoint.

The Ebonyi Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident to Channels Television.

According to Ukandu, the gunmen, traveling in an ash-coloured Sienna vehicle, launched the attack on Thursday morning at Ishieke junction along the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway in Ebonyi Local Government Area.

The police spokesperson mentioned that the unidentified gunmen fired indiscriminately at the officers, prompting them to respond with force to repel the attack.

Unfortunately, one officer sustained fatal injuries, and a patrol vehicle was set on fire during the confrontation.

The Ebonyi Police Command swiftly responded to the incident, with Commissioner of Police, Augustina Ogbodo, dispatching additional police personnel to the scene.

Efforts are underway to apprehend the perpetrators, with law enforcement actively pursuing leads to track down the assailants.

The police spokesperson further stated that peace and normalcy have been reinstated in the affected area.

He emphasized the Commissioner of Police’s appeal to residents to provide any pertinent information that could assist in capturing the fleeing criminals.

Additionally, he reiterated the commitment of the Ebonyi Police Command to combat crime and safeguard the lives and property of citizens.

Reports emerging on social media suggest that the recent arrest of Nigerian controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, was not solely linked to a petition filed by internet personality Verydarkman (VDM).

Contrary to earlier speculations, it is now alleged that Bobrisky’s detention stemmed from an incident captured on video, wherein he was seen spraying currency at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao.

The video, circulating widely online, purportedly depicts Bobrisky engaging in the act of spraying naira notes at the aforementioned event. While such practices are common at social gatherings, they are not without legal repercussions.

According to reports, the act of indiscriminately dispersing currency in such a manner is considered a violation of Nigerian laws.

Interestingly, the social media discourse surrounding Bobrisky’s arrest has raised questions about the selective enforcement of laws. Many netizens have pointed out that Bobrisky was not the sole individual observed spraying money at the movie premiere, with some mentioning the involvement of another personality, Papaya.

However, it appears that Bobrisky became the focus of law enforcement attention, possibly due to his controversial status as a crossdresser and gay figure.

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