The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has issued a fresh warning to comedians and creators of skits about using its uniforms and other operational props in their shows without permission.

In a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the anti-graft agency threatened to impose harsh penalties going forward for any unauthorised use of its uniforms.

It was reported that an outdated film with the title “EFCC and Army Wahala” is becoming more popular on social media and is giving the organisation a bad reputation.

This forces the EFCC to issue a fresh caution to social workers and creators of skits to stop abusing the commission’s operational tools in an unlawful and careless manner.

An absurdist portrayal of the EFCC’s operational protocol is found in EFCC and Army Wahala.

The deplorable portrayal of purported EFCC agents terrorising “suspects” in the film is not only embarrassing, but also suggests a concerted effort to damage the organization’s reputation.

“EFCC employees are not bullies.” They are educated to be sophisticated, contemporary law enforcement agents who possess a wealth of civility, decency, and regard for the public, especially those who may be suspected in financial and economic crimes.

It stated, “Skit makers are cautioned once more to refrain from using the commission’s accoutrements without authorisation.”