Breaking News: EFCC Officer’s Sudden Death in Lagos
An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos State collapsed and died on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The incident occurred in an undisclosed area of Lagos, where the officer, identified as Remedy S. Yange, was spending time with his family while on leave from work.
A video circulating on social media shows the lifeless body of the officer, surrounded by sympathizers, including police officers who conducted a search of his belongings. An EFCC identity card was found, confirming his affiliation with the commission.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the incident, stating, “Yes, the man is our officer. His death is being investigated. The incident happened on Sunday.”
This tragic event comes approximately two weeks after another EFCC officer, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Salisu, was shot and killed by a suspected internet fraudster during a raid in Onitsha, Anambra State.