An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was killed, and another critically injured during an encounter with suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys,” in Anambra State. The tragic incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of anti-graft personnel, as well as the state of their life insurance coverage.
The operatives, who had traveled from the EFCC’s Enugu zonal headquarters, were reportedly on a mission to apprehend a group of suspected cyber criminals when they faced gunfire from the suspects.
Unfortunately, one officer was fatally shot at the scene, while the other was left in a critical condition and was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
Sources within the EFCC have expressed deep concerns regarding the agency’s life insurance scheme, which they claim has been inactive for several years.
“We no longer have life insurance. The last time families of deceased officers received compensation was during Farida Waziri’s tenure,” an official from the agency told VANGUARD.
The slain officer, whose name has not been disclosed, was identified as an assistant superintendent of the EFCC. It is worth noting that he had recently passed a promotional examination, marking a significant milestone in his career. Tragically, his promising future was cut short by the violent attack.
Following the incident, authorities managed to apprehend a male suspect in connection with the officer’s death, though his identity remains undisclosed.
