An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) committed suicide at his residence in Abuja on Monday.
The deceased, male, is said to be a member of the Course 5 of the EFCC Academy, but no other details about him, including his name, is publicly known as of Wednesday morning.
We have not been able to ascertain how the EFCC operative could have possibly taken his life or his Abuja home address where the incident took place.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the incident to Premium Times, said investigation was underway to “ascertain the circumstances surrounding the sad incident.”
According to Premium Times, EFCC is investigating wide-ranging factors, including potential mental health issues and family challenges, that could have triggered the suspected suicide.
Mr Oyewale said the commission would refrain from issuing any further statements, including releasing the details deceased operative’s name, until after investigation.
