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Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has on Tuesday alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is aiding crimes in the country.
The monarch spoke when he received the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim in his Palace in Benin.
He explained a case involving unnamed former palace officials whose case was carpeted by the EFCC.
The Oba alleged that some EFCC operatives allegedly handled the case with kid gloves, which led to the release of the culprits a few years ago.
He expressed shock that the EFCC investigators allegedly swept glaring evidence of fraud against them (the palace officials) under the carpet.
He urged the commission to fight crime without fear or favoiritism.
According to him, "We want to draw your attention to one or two grey areas in your operations”.
“No matter how much you try to support the EFFC from the palace, It is very difficult because they seem to listen to other parties. What I have been told is that they take instructions from the highest bidder.
They were left off the hook after they were arrested for fraud and handed over to EFCC in Benin for investigation and prosecution.
“You know that I have been known for speaking the truth. I was not happy about certain things that happened with your predecessor."
