November 02, (THEWILL) – The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the ban of all sting operations at night across all the commands of the commission.
Olukoyede gave a directive in Abuja on Wednesday, in response to the arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Commission in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
A statement by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, said the new directive is in line with the newly revised procedures on the arrest and bail of suspects.
The commission expressed its dedication to adhering to the rule of law in the execution of its responsibilities and affirmed its unyielding stance on this matter to the public.
The statement reads in part: “In line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has directed that sting operations at nighttime be stopped in all the Commands of the EFCC.
“The Commission wishes to assure the public that it will not relent in its adherence to the rule of law, in the exercise of its mandate.”
