A yet-to-be-identified officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), attached to the Lagos Division, has reportedly slumped and died in an undisclosed location in Lagos State.
A viral video circulating online on Monday showed the lifeless body of the officer surrounded by sympathisers, including police officers.
The officers were seen searching the deceased’s bag, where they discovered his EFCC identity card.
A voice in the video confirmed the officer’s identity, saying, “He works with EFCC. His ID card is with him.”
Speaking to Punch on Monday, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the officer’s death, adding that the incident occurred on Sunday and is currently under investigation.
“Yes, the man is our officer. His death is being investigated. The incident happened on Sunday,” Oyewale said.
