The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has directed the arrest of one of its former staff members, Olakunle Alex Folarin, after he was seen appearing on a matchmaking programme hosted by popular entertainer, Lege Miami, on social media.
In a statement issued on Monday via its official X handle, the anti-graft agency said Folarin was dismissed from service for presenting forged academic documents while working as a driver at the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Directorate.
The EFCC explained that despite his dismissal, Folarin failed to return official property belonging to the commission, including his identity card.
“The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered his arrest for being in possession of some Commission’s properties, including an identity card, which he should have handed over upon being dismissed,” the statement read.
The agency stressed that Folarin’s conduct should not be linked to the institution, warning the public against associating his post-dismissal activities with the commission.
“The EFCC condemns in the strongest terms the involvement of one of its former staff, Olakunle Alex Folarin, in a matchmaking programme running on Lege Miami social media platforms. His actions have no connection with the commission,” it added.
Folarin had served as a driver before investigations uncovered that his credentials were falsified, leading to his dismissal.