Tinubu Praises EFCC for Role in U.S. Sextortion Case

On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its involvement in apprehending and extraditing two Nigerians, Adebola Adekunle and Mudasiru Olawale, connected to an international sextortion ring targeting minors. This commendation followed a letter from FBI Director Kash Patel, who acknowledged the EFCC's contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation against criminal networks involved in the sexual exploitation and extortion of children.

The arrests occurred in August 2026, and both suspects are now facing federal charges in the United States. Tinubu described the FBI's recognition as a testament to Nigeria's progress in combating financial crimes and enhancing international law enforcement cooperation.

He emphasized the importance of institutional performance in Nigeria and expressed his full support for law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat crime. This development aligns with Nigeria's recent positive evaluations regarding anti-corruption reforms, including its removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025.