President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in the arrest and extradition of two Nigerians accused of involvement in an international sextortion network targeting minors.
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The President’s commendation followed a letter from the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, acknowledging the EFCC’s contribution to the investigation and apprehension of the suspects.
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Tinubu’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled Tinubu Hails EFCC as FBI Commends Nigeria’s Role in International Sextortion Crackdown.
In his letter to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, Patel praised the commission’s assistance during Operation Artemis, a joint investigation into criminal networks involved in the sexual exploitation and extortion of children.
The operation resulted in the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects, Adebola Adekunle and Mudasiru Olawale, in August 2026. Both are currently facing federal charges in the United States.
Patel said the successful handling of the cases would not have been possible without the EFCC’s support and commitment to cooperation with international law enforcement agencies.
Tinubu described the FBI director’s recognition as evidence of Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its fight against financial crimes and improve collaboration with security agencies in other countries.
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The President praised Olukoyede and his team for their professionalism, saying their performance reflected the kind of institutional effectiveness his administration wanted to establish across the country.
He also warned that Nigeria must not become a safe haven for individuals who exploit innocent people, whether within the country or abroad.
Tinubu assured law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies of his support in investigating offenders and ensuring they are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The statement also pointed to recent international developments involving Nigeria’s financial crime control measures. The country was removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 and the European Union’s list of high-risk financial jurisdictions in January 2026.
Tinubu said these developments reflected his administration’s efforts to restore international confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.
He maintained that the fight against corruption should be assessed through measurable results rather than public statements, adding that stronger institutions, effective law enforcement and international partnerships were necessary to create an environment where legitimate businesses could operate and offenders were held accountable.
The President urged the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies to maintain their efforts, assuring them that his administration would continue to support their work to protect Nigerians and strengthen the country’s standing among international partners.
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