Nigerian musician, Skales have trade words with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for raiding his home. And for what he believes to be an oppression, and false assumption of being a fraud, here is what and how it happened.
What Happened?
The musician wrote on his “X” account formerly Twitter, accusing the EFCC;
“God go purnish una @officialEFCC I am not a criminal , I have never don fraud in my life , you came in with guns to oppress me in front of my daughter and her mother & my staffs. you will never prosper in anything you do as long as you’re efcc staff! You will always be a failure”
https://twitter.com/youngskales/status/1711605927252517343?t=cMZcB_DrE38wMPfqLbZXHw&s=19
He continued; There’s nothing anyone can tell me again !! @officialEFCC is a criminal organization..you better come pay for my properties that you have destroyed!! Stupid people..I just fucking got back from an event tried to put my daughter to sleep..then u wake me up to nonsense..una papa
https://twitter.com/youngskales/status/1711617317623197780?s=19
EFCC’s Response
In a recent statement from EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, he debunked allegations made against the anti-graft agency. Oyewale clarified that EFCC officials do not engage in the actions described.
He explained, “First, we don’t invade. Second, we don’t conduct raids. Third, there are specific protocols to identify genuine EFCC operatives. So, these claims don’t align with how EFCC operations work.”
Oyewale emphasized the importance of verifying allegations against any organization, considering the prevalence of impersonations. He stated, “People can make allegations, but it’s crucial to match them with the actual facts.”
Furthermore, Oyewale urged the singer to provide evidence to support his claims. He said, “If he has photo or video evidence to prove it’s an EFCC operation, we encourage him to come forward because we don’t engage in such activities.”
SKALES Responses
After the released report by the EFCC spokesperson, Oyewole to a media organisation. Skales took to his “X” account and posted a reply, tagging the latest report by the EFCC, he said; “They ceased my fone after checking and they saw nothing but my neighbors recorded them beating up one of my neighbors”
he further shared videos on his “x” timeline, saying these are some of the things his neighbors also passed through
https://x.com/youngskales/status/1711667542270300322?s=20
https://twitter.com/youngskales/status/1711664489475563782?t=gv8CWUenLruYJF1NH8T3uw&s=19
The singer further said he has just been threaten for speaking out now, and saying his daughter is still crying at the moment.
What Nigerians Are Saying
An “X” user, replied saying “Time do reach to dissolve those criminals call @officialEFCC bcos this not what you where sent to do breaking into people home without inviting them to your office or informing them is something that can happen in a Sain environment,is time to stop this rougue cops”
https://twitter.com/Odimmadu2/status/1711636289039081708?t=0035lPGQHNXkvZOXLW5xgA&s=19
Another wrote, “I don’t know if it’s just me, but I have never seen or heard EFCC officials harassing youths in the North Does it have something to do with the way southern youths have normalised fraud in that part of the country?https://x.com/Abdullahiabba_/status/1711653277798948981?s=20
