EFCC probes Oladips’ N10m extortion claim, suspends operatives

01 Nov 2025, 11:57 by Taiwo Oshunloye · TheCable Lifestyle

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation and suspended several of its operatives following extortion allegations made by popular rapper Oladips.

The probe was launched after the artiste, born Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, alleged that EFCC officials demanded and received a sum of N10,000,000 to secure his release following an arrest in November 2024.

Oladips stated he was detained alongside other individuals suspected of internet fraud.

In a statement released on its official X page, the anti-graft agency described the allegations as being viewed with “great seriousness”.

The EFCC confirmed it has taken immediate disciplinary action against the officers involved.

“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 reads.

“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.”

While pledging a thorough investigation, the EFCC also issued a stern warning that making false accusations carries consequences. The agency emphasized its commitment to the integrity of its own processes.

“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 added.

“The Commission enjoins the public to await the result of its investigations and continue to keep faith with it in its conscientious task of tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.”

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