EFCC denies allegations of seizing $800m, ₦700bn,  drugs worth ₦1trn from Bello El-Rufai’s residence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly refuted claims that it discovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs valued at ₦1 trillion at the residence of Bello El-Rufai, son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai.

In a statement released on its official Facebook page on Thursday, the anti-graft agency labeled the reports as entirely false.

The EFCC clarified that the allegations, which had circulated widely on social media, were baseless and did not represent the commission’s activities.

This piece of news quoted above is a false narrative of the activities of the EFCC. Members of the public are enjoined to ignore it.”

The commission urged Nigerians to remain cautious of unverified information designed to mislead the public and damage reputations.

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Bello El-Rufai also addressed the rumors, categorically denying the claims. In his statement, he described the allegations as fabrications meant to tarnish his image and that of his family.

The spread of such unsubstantiated stories highlights the challenges faced by institutions like the EFCC in maintaining public trust while combating financial crimes.

The EFCC reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in its operations, warning against the dissemination of fake news that undermines its credibility.

The incident underscores the need for responsible media reporting and the public’s vigilance in verifying information before accepting it as fact.