The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed outrage over the misleading narratives surrounding the tragic death of its officer, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was recently killed by a suspected internet fraudster.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission condemned what it termed as “irresponsible, callous, inhuman, and outrageous” reports circulating on social media about the incident. Oyewale emphasized that Salisu was killed while performing his legitimate duties.
It was reported that EFCC operatives were on an official mission at the residence of some suspected fraudsters in Anambra State when the attack occurred. The statement recounted how one of the suspects, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, after spotting the officials through a CCTV camera at his door, refused entry and ultimately resorted to gunfire, killing Salisu in the process.
The EFCC has vowed to ensure that Ikechukwu faces justice for his actions.
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, deeply mourns the loss of Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE II Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was cold-bloodedly killed while on legitimate duty on January 17, 2025, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu,” the statement read.
The commission further criticized the social media narratives attempting to justify or rationalize the suspect’s actions, describing them as unacceptable and insensitive. It urged the public to refrain from spreading false information and respect the memory of the slain officer, as well as the grief of his family and colleagues.
“The EFCC views with deep concern the senseless reduction of a gallant officer’s death to mere social media chatter. There is no justification for rationalizing this act of terror against an officer carrying out his patriotic duty. Such unfounded narratives only compound the grief of the officer’s family and the nation,” the statement concluded.