The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly aiding crimes in the country.
Oba Ewuare II, who made the assertion while playing host to the newly deployed Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Mr Effa Okim in his Palace in Benin City, Edo State, tasked the Commission to fight crime objectively.
He cited a particular criminal investigation involving unnamed former Palace officials who were arrested for fraud and handed over to EFCC in Benin for investigation and prosecution.
The Benin Monarch alleged that few years ago, some EFCC operatives, allegedly handled a petition from his palace with kid gloves and set the suspect free, after “giving them slaps on their wrists”.
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The monarch who did not give further details about the unnamed former Palace officials, wondered why EFCC investigators allegedly swept glaring evidence of fraud against them under the carpet.
The monarch, however, said the newly appointed Chairman of EFCC, Mr Olanipekun Olukayode is on the path to greatness if he continually demonstrates fidelity in his duties.
Earlier in his address, Effa Okim, appealed to the Oba to pray for the commission in its fight against finances in Nigeria.
