The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its detectives for allegedly receiving a N15m bribe from a lawmaker who is currently under investigation.

This is contained in a statement released by the Commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren.

According to the statement, the detective, Uzodinma Agbazue approached the lawmaker and informed him that the investigating officer was offering him a “soft landing” if he could part away with some cash.

The statement added, “Following the approach, a sum of N15m was given to Agbazue whose game plan collapsed after the Investigating officer, who was ignorant of his scheme, refused to do his bidding.

“With the investigation gathering increased momentum after parting with the hefty sum, the complainant became uncomfortable and demanded a refund. The complainant stated that, when he requested for the refund of his money, Agbazue only returned N5m claiming that the balance of N10m had been given to someone to kill the case from the top.”

The complainant also alleged that the suspect collected N1m at a different time as assistance for settlement of his wife’s medical bill.

“Agbazue’s action is in contravention of the commission’s mandate and ideals as the EFCC will not solicit or accept gratification from a suspect to compromise a case under investigation. The suspect will be subjected to administrative action as precursor to possible prosecution at the end of the investigation,” the statement read.