EFCC Arraigns Dismissed Officer Over Alleged Theft Of N22m Exhibit
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a dismissed officer and former exhibit keeper of its Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Polycarp Andrew, before a Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kaduna over the alleged theft of more than N22 million in exhibits under his custody.
The arraignment, which took place before Justice A. Bello, underscores the EFCC’s resolve under the leadership of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability among its personnel.
Andrew, who was dismissed from service, is facing a six-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and stealing.
He was arrested in Taraba State after allegedly absconding with over N22 million in cash exhibits while serving as the exhibit keeper at the EFCC’s Kaduna office.
Details of the Charges:
Count One of the charge reads:
“That you, Andrew Polycarp, being a public servant (Exhibit Keeper) in the employment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, between 26th January and 11th October 2023, in Kaduna within the Judicial Division of the High Court of Kaduna State, and in such capacity entrusted with the sum of $11,900 (Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars), equivalent to N10,936,338.26 (Ten Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty-Six Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-Eight Naira, Twenty-Six Kobo) for safekeeping, did commit criminal breach of trust in respect of the said sum—an offence punishable under Section 300 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017.”
Count Three also reads:
“That you, Andrew Polycarp, being a public servant (Exhibit Keeper) in the employment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, between 6th October 2023 and 27th July 2024, in Kaduna within the Judicial Division of the High Court of Kaduna State, and in such capacity entrusted with the sum of $3,800 (Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars), equivalent to N5,989,900 (Five Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Naira) for safekeeping, did commit criminal breach of trust—an offence punishable under Section 300 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017.”
Another count accuses the defendant of similarly diverting $2,800 (Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars), equivalent to N3.8 million, between 15th January and 14th June 2024.
Andrew was first arraigned on May 5, 2025, on the six-count charge and pleaded not guilty to all counts.
At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, November 11, 2025, the prosecuting counsel, H.M. Mohammed, informed the court of his readiness to present two witnesses — an EFCC officer and an official from Opay Bank.
However, defence counsel D.B. Kwajafa pleaded for an adjournment, arguing that his client was entitled to a fair hearing and sufficient time to prepare his defence.
He explained that he was only recently served with a flash drive containing the video recording of Andrew’s extra-judicial statement and needed time to review it.
In opposition, Mohammed urged the court to dismiss the application for adjournment, contending that the video evidence was not relevant at the current stage of trial.
After listening to both parties, Justice Bello adjourned the matter to December 11, 2025, for further hearing.
The EFCC reaffirmed that the prosecution of its dismissed officer demonstrates its commitment to internal discipline and to ensuring that no one, regardless of position, is above the law.
