By Kehinde Oluwatosin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has condemned the unauthorized use of its operational materials by skit makers and social media content creators.
In a statement released on Monday, the EFCC expressed concern over the misuse of its accouterments in a viral skit titled “EFCC and Army Wahala.” The commission described the skit as a caricature of its operational etiquette, which embarrassingly portrays supposed EFCC operatives unleashing terror on suspects.
The EFCC emphasized that its operatives are trained professionals who treat suspects and the public with respect and civility.
The commission warned skit makers and social media content creators to desist from using its operational materials without permission, stating that such actions are illegal and irresponsible.
“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.”-It reads in part.
