EFCC probes bank accounts linked to “sponsors of protest”

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has purportedly commenced investigations into the bank accounts of individuals and organizations allegedly sponsoring the planned nationwide protest, according to a Daily Trust report.

The anti-graft agency was allegedly directed to collaborate with the Department of State Services (DSS) to gather comprehensive details about the sponsors of the protest.

Daily Trust reported that a senior EFCC official said the agency had obtained detailed information on the identified sponsors and had already begun probing their bank accounts.

“This investigation aims to understand the extent of their involvement, especially if violence erupts during the protests,” the official said.

“We want to ensure that terrorism funding is prevented.”

The EFCC source disclosed that the agency had flagged several bank accounts, many of which received funds from foreign countries.

“We have begun investigations on them in earnest. We want to know the real intention behind these transactions,” the official added.

When asked about potential sanctions if the sponsors are found guilty, the EFCC official stated that the law would be applied appropriately, and the individuals would be charged accordingly.

The source also mentioned that the EFCC was tasked with this responsibility due to the sophisticated equipment at its disposal, enabling a thorough investigation into the matter. [Daily Trust]