EFCC Officer Collapses and Dies in Lagos

A yet-to-be-identified officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attached to its Lagos Division tragically collapsed and passed away in an undisclosed location in Lagos State on Sunday.

A viral video circulating online captured the scene, showing the officer, who was not in uniform, lying lifeless as bystanders, including police officers, gathered around. The group conducted a search of the deceased’s belongings and identified him as an EFCC officer through his ID card.

A voice in the video can be heard saying, “He works with EFCC. His ID card is with him.”

Confirming the incident, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale told reporters on Monday that the officer’s death is currently under investigation.
“Yes, the man is our officer. His death is being investigated. The incident happened on Sunday,” Oyewale stated.

This tragedy comes shortly after another violent incident involving EFCC operatives. On January 15, An Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, Aminu Salisu, was shot by a suspected Yahoo boy, Joshua Ikechukwu, during a raid in Onitsha, Anambra State. The operatives, who had traveled from the EFCC’s Enugu zonal office, were ambushed while attempting to apprehend suspected cybercriminals.

Oyewale condemned attempts to twist the narrative surrounding the officer’s death in Onitsha, emphasizing that the commission is committed to ensuring justice prevails.