Tinubu hails EFCC as FBI commends Nigeria over sextortion crackdown

President Bola Tinubu has counseled the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, praised the company’s position within the arrest and extradition of suspects linked to worldwide sextortion crimes towards 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 concentrating on felony networks concerned within the sexual exploitation and extortion of kids.

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 mentioned the profitable consequence of the circumstances trusted 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 group for his or her professionalism and dedication.

The President additionally warned towards permitting Nigeria to grow to be a secure 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 mentioned.

Tinubu urged the EFCC and different regulation enforcement businesses to maintain their efforts, assuring them of his administration’s continued help in tackling monetary crimes and bringing offenders to justice.