Nigerian singer Skales responds to the death of an EFCC officer shot during a raid, revealing his lack of sympathy due to trauma caused by a 2023 raid on his home. He criticizes the EFCC's violent tactics and shares his emotional scars from the incident.
Nigerian singer Skales has stirred controversy with his response to the recent death of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer during a raid. Taking to social media on January 20, 2025, Skales expressed little sympathy for the officer's death, citing his own traumatic experience with the EFCC. In 2023, the EFCC raided his home, causing emotional distress to his family, including his newborn child. Skales revealed that the EFCC officers did not knock but forcefully broke down his door, creating a scene of horror. He recalled being woken by AK-47 rifles and sledgehammers, a memory that still causes him anxiety.
In his posts, Skales directly criticized an officer he identified as "Mr. Femi," blaming him for the trauma. He expressed anger over the EFCC's aggressive tactics and their impact on innocent lives. Skales stated that the officer’s death was a consequence of the commission’s methods, which he described as overbearing and harmful. The EFCC has long faced criticism for its raid tactics, and Skales’ comments highlight ongoing public dissatisfaction with the agency's approach to fighting corruption.
