Raid on EFCC Office In Lagos
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a shocking and unprecedented turn of events, operatives belonging to the Department of State Security (DSS) have stormed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Lagos, effectively barricading and blocking access for EFCC officials.
This unexpected move has triggered a tense standoff between the two law enforcement agencies, fueling concerns over an ongoing dispute regarding the ownership of the building.
Reliable sources within both the DSS and EFCC have confirmed the existence of simmering tensions between the agencies concerning control of the office space.
Reports indicate that the DSS operatives arrived at the EFCC office premises located in Ikoyi, Lagos, as early as 7:00 am on Tuesday. Despite efforts at dialogue and discussions between representatives from both agencies, the DSS operatives adamantly refused to vacate the premises, causing a significant disruption to the EFCC’s operations.
An EFCC official, speaking anonymously, shed light on the longstanding battle over ownership, stating,
“There’s been a running battle between us and the DSS over who owns the office because the office was used by them before the EFCC came on board and it was handed over to us.”
The official further emphasized that the matter had remained an administrative issue, without any prior violent confrontations or legal disputes. Expressing bewilderment, the official questioned the necessity of the DSS blockade, particularly given the recent transition of power to a new government.
In contrast, a DSS source asserted, “The office used to be ours, and we have been fighting over it for years now, and the EFCC knows.”
Despite attempts to elicit statements from the respective agencies’ spokespersons, namely Wilson Uwujare from the EFCC and Dr. Peter Afunaya from the DSS, there has been no response to inquiries regarding the current situation.
The sudden occupation of the EFCC office by DSS operatives has sparked concerns over its potential impact on ongoing investigations and operational activities conducted by the anti-corruption agency.
This standoff between the two agencies underscores the pressing need for a swift resolution to the ownership dispute, as it poses a significant risk to the effective fight against corruption and jeopardizes the smooth functioning of law enforcement in Nigeria.
As developments in this unprecedented situation unfold, the public and stakeholders will closely monitor events, eagerly hoping for a prompt resolution that restores access to EFCC officials. Their work is crucial in combating financial crimes and corruption within the country, and it is vital that their operations regain momentum without further hindrance.
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