President Bola Tinubu has recommended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, praised the company’s function within the arrest and extradition of suspects linked to worldwide sextortion crimes in opposition to minors.
The commendation was contained in an announcement issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The FBI Director, Kash Patel, praised the EFCC in a letter addressed to its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, recognising the fee’s contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation focusing on prison networks concerned within the sexual exploitation and extortion of youngsters.
The operation led to the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects, Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, to the United States in August 2026.
Both are dealing with federal prices.
Patel stated the profitable consequence of the instances relied on the EFCC’s cooperation, stating: “The successful outcome of these cases would not have been possible without your assistance and dedication to international law enforcement collaboration.”
Reacting to the FBI’s commendation, Tinubu praised EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and his crew for his or her professionalism and dedication.
The President additionally warned in opposition to permitting Nigeria to change into a protected haven for criminals who exploit harmless folks.
“Nigeria must never become a haven for criminals who exploit innocent people, whether at home or abroad,” he stated.
Tinubu urged the EFCC and different legislation enforcement companies to maintain their efforts, assuring them of his administration’s continued help in tackling monetary crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
