The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command, over alleged theft of some missing operational items.
Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Oyewale said the development was part of ongoing efforts of the EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, to sweep clean the commission of corrupt tendencies.
He said that the officers were arrested last week on the directives of the EFCC boss.
“The affected officers are answering questions related to the theft of some operational items that they could not account for.
“Investigators are making good progress and those found culpable will be subjected to internal disciplinary processes,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission on Monday, also announced the dismissal of 27 officers, in its quest to enforce integrity and stop fraud.
He said that the affected officers were involved in fraudulent activities and misconduct in 2024.
According to him, their dismissal was ratified by the EFCC chairman, following the recommendation of the anti-graft staff disciplinary committee.
He said Olukoyede reiterated the EFCC’s commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, warning that no officer would be immune to disciplinary measures.