Breaking: EFCC Takes Disciplinary Action On Officer Behind Leaked Video Of Ex-Gov, Obiano

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has caught and meted out punishment on one of its officers responsible for recording and leaking a video Willie Obiano in custody, immediate past governor of Anambra State.

The ex-governor trended on social media on Sunday after a footage of him clad in shirts and shorts in an EFCC detention facility emerged online.

The commission on Monday made a statement, signed by its head of media and publicity, Wilson Uwujaren.

“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a trending video showing the former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in the custody of the Commission.”

“The Commission wishes to distance itself from the said video which is completely at variance with the established Standard Operating Procedure of the EFCC.”

“A discreet investigation ordered upon discovery of the leak has revealed the errant officer behind the odious act and he is currently being subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.”