We Did Not Raid Ambode’s Residence – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, says it did not raid the residence of the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as widely reported.

In a release posted on the commission’s facebook, on Tuesday 20th August, the anti-graft agency said Ambode like any other governor is under investigation, but ruled out a raid.

The release reads, “We need to state for the records that the EFCC did not raid Ambode’s house. It is instructive that his administration, like other former governors is under investigation, since they no longer constitutionally enjoy immunity against prosecution.”

“The Commission hereby states with high sense of responsibility that the operatives did not raid Ambode’s residence.”

“Whatever the Commission is presently doing with regards to the investigation is in line with its mandate and the rule of law.”

“Our operations are always covert until at a time when we file charges in court.
Therefore, the attempt to cast the Commission in a bad light is unacceptable as the EFCC will never engage in illegal act.”

The commission urges the press to be circumspect in its reportage.