A Nigerian man has sparked heated controversy on social media after openly accusing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of selective justice. According to him, the agency appears to aggressively clamp down on internet fraudsters popularly known as “Yahoo boys,” while powerful politicians and public officials often escape without facing any form of punishment.
In his viral post, the man alleged that EFCC officials frequently seize phones, cars, laptops, and other valuables during their raids, but these items hardly ever resurface in official records. Instead, he hinted that confiscated properties allegedly end up being distributed among officers’ friends and relatives rather than being properly documented.
He recounted incidents where EFCC operatives stormed hotels and private residences under the guise of anti-fraud operations, leaving victims stripped of expensive belongings with no accountability. Beyond the seizures, the man questioned why the EFCC rarely investigates or prosecutes the “big players” in Nigerian corruption—the politicians. To him, this double standard only reinforces the perception that the agency is more interested in showcasing arrests of low-level suspects than tackling systemic looting by those in power.
Religion and leadership questioned
The critic went further, alleging links between the EFCC chairman and the Redeemed Christian Church of God, suggesting a contradiction between religious morality and the agency’s questionable methods. This statement drew even more attention, as many Nigerians felt he was crossing the line by bringing respected religious leaders into the debate.
The claims have reignited long-standing criticism of EFCC’s methods, with many arguing that it focuses its energy on small-time internet fraudsters—youths in their twenties and thirties—while ignoring the high-profile cases involving governors, lawmakers, and politically connected individuals.
Public anger over EFCC’s credibility
[/p]Social media quickly exploded with mixed reactions. Some Nigerians backed the man’s claims, insisting that they too had witnessed or heard of questionable practices by EFCC officials. One online user shared a personal experience, alleging that EFCC operatives raided his house in his absence and carted away valuables without providing any official explanation or receipts.
Others, however, defended the EFCC chairman, claiming he is merely a “puppet” acting under directives from more powerful figures in government. To them, the problem is not necessarily with the EFCC’s leadership, but with the deep-rooted political system that shields top officials from scrutiny while presenting low-level fraudsters as scapegoats.
Social media reactions
BryanOg: “I won’t be surprised if this is true about him being a Redeem member! But as for Yahoo boys yes… it’s always cyber crimes and small small yahoo boys! But we hardly see or hear any case of politicians or Governors.”
Joseph Tobore: “@officialEFCC ROBBED MY HOUSE ON THE 24th May 2023 in my absence. I dare @officialEFCC to debunk my claims. Rogues.”
FOLA: “If you want to attack EFCC, face them, don’t drag Baba Adeboye’s name into it. I hope you know that politicians are also using these Yahoo boys to launder money?”
Several other users echoed the same frustrations, insisting that until the EFCC begins targeting political corruption with the same energy used on cybercrime raids, its credibility will remain in doubt. The debate has only deepened public skepticism about whether Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight is truly about justice, or simply another political tool.
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"Have you ever heard EFCC arrested any politician? It's always the yahoo boys. EFCC are tivvs. The chairman of EFCC is a tivv and he's even a member of Pastor Adeboye's church, Redeem"
— Man says. pic.twitter.com/96Vl5fa7J6
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) September 30, 2025