In the video, Sylvanus is seen dressed in burgundy traditional attire, lying motionless on the roadside.

Bystanders, including two police officers, searched his belongings for identification. They found his EFCC identity card, which confirmed his affiliation with the commission.

“Where e dey work? Nah EFCC. His ID card dey there,” a voice, including that of a policeman, said in the footage.

Sylvanus, an alleged EFCC official, was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances on the streets of Lagos. pic.twitter.com/TSUwJPgMku

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The circumstances surrounding Sylvanus’s death remain unclear. The EFCC’s spokesperson, confirmed that the matter is under investigation.

“The death is being investigated,” Oyewale said without providing further details.

This incident comes, was tragically killed during a raid in Awka, Anambra State.

Salisu’s death was attributed to gunfire in what the EFCC described as an operation gone wrong. The repeated fatalities of EFCC officials in such a short period have raised public concerns about the risks faced by anti-corruption agents.

Many are calling for swift action to uncover the truth behind these incidents and ensure the safety of EFCC operatives as they continue their work.

Authorities have urged the public to remain calm as investigations proceed.

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