Alleged identity theft: EFCC urged to clarify probe status

By Henry Ojelu
A United States-based Nigerian, Oluwasegun Elusoji, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and relevant authorities to intervene in the alleged suspension of investigation into a letter he submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The letter, referenced as EFCC/PET/HQR/1656/2025, was submitted on April 28, 2025, through W.K. Shittu & Co. and acknowledged at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.

The letter was titled: “Urgent request for investigation and legal action regarding identity theft and fraud.”
In an open letter addressed to the President, EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede; the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, as well as relevant National Assembly committees, Elusoji expressed concern over what he described as an apparent halt in the handling of the petition.

The letter named Adeseye Joseph Famojuro, Ayodele Adekanmbi, Funmilayo Tosin Oyawale, Bimbo Dairo, Omotoke Ogunniyi, Oluwaseun Olufade, Oriyomi Ladigbolu, Ayo Alatise, Ayobami Adebayo, Olugbenga Joseph and Damola Adebayo, also known as Frayo.

Elusoji said he subsequently submitted a reminder to the EFCC on June 17, 2025, which was also acknowledged.

According to him, initial investigative activities took place for several weeks but were later allegedly suspended, with no further explanation communicated to him on the status of the matter.
He urged the EFCC to provide a written update on the petition and explain the current status of any investigation arising from it.

Elusoji also appealed to President Tinubu to ensure that anti-corruption agencies discharge their responsibilities independently and in accordance with established procedures.

He called on the Attorney-General to review the administrative handling of the petition, while urging the National Assembly committees on anti-corruption to exercise their oversight functions where necessary.

On Famojuro, Elusoji referred to media reports describing him as an associate of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. He, however, noted that some reports concerning alleged familial connections had not been independently confirmed by official records.

The petitioner stressed that his concerns were not about the status or relationships of the persons named in the petition, but about ensuring that complaints lodged with law-enforcement agencies receive due consideration.

He said: “Nigerians deserve transparency” in the handling of petitions submitted to anti-corruption agencies.

Elusoji argued that the credibility of anti-corruption institutions depends partly on their ability to demonstrate that complaints are handled transparently and in accordance with due process.

He therefore requested that the EFCC communicate the status of letter No. EFCC/PET/HQR/1656/2025 and, where appropriate, proceed with any further investigative steps considered necessary under the law.

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