The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has taken swift action by ordering the arrest of two EFCC officers involved in the brutal assault of a female hotel worker in Lagos. This directive comes after a disturbing viral video showed the officers manhandling the worker during a raid in Annex and Regional hotels in Isashi, Ojo, Lagos.
The shocking video footage showed EFCC operatives breaking into rooms, assaulting guests and workers, and stealing valuables. The hotel staff alleged that the officials broke into rooms, assaulted guests and workers, and took away ATM cards, money, and phones. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
According to eyewitnesses, the EFCC operatives invaded the hotels around 4 am, while guests were asleep. The video showed the officials brutalizing the female hotel manager, who was simply doing her job. The hotel staff claimed that the officials broke into the general room where workers were sleeping and started assaulting them.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the incident and stated that the suspects arrested during the operation were still being profiled. Dele Olukoyede ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and assured that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken against any culpable officer.
The EFCC chairman reiterated the commission’s commitment to professionalism and respect for the rule of law. He acknowledged that the actions of the two officers were unacceptable and promised to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
This incident highlights the need for law enforcement agents to respect the rights of citizens and adhere to ethical standards. The public expects law enforcement agencies to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity, and any deviation from this expectation will not be tolerated.
