UPDATED: EFCC reaches out to DSS over alleged barricade of office

By BASHIR ADEFAKA

The update information on alleged barricade of office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Department of State Services (DSS) has it that the anti-corruption agency has reached out to the secret security agency, The DEFENDER has been informed.

It may be recalled that the media had earlier same day May 30, 2023 reported a barricade of EFCC Lagos Office by the Department of State Services (DSS).

But in an updated statement, “The Service hereby informs the public that the leadership of EFCC has reached out to it (the Service) for a final resolution of issues surrounding the property under reference.

“For the avoidance of doubt, it is important to note that the Commission does not use the 15 Awolowo Road DSS-Owned property as holding facility for its suspects.

“As such, the Service never hindered the Commission’s access to its suspects anywhere.

“While the Service has accepted the Commission’s entreaties and certain concessions, sections of the media are advised to apply restraint in their reportage of the matter in order to avoid instigating any rancours between the two agencies,” the DSS said in the statement signed by Dr. Peter Afunanya, its Public Relations Officer.