Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of extorting ₦10 million from him following his arrest in November 2024.
Speaking nearly a year after the incident, Oladips revealed during an appearance on the Trending Podcast that the EFCC detained him for several days despite finding no incriminating evidence against him.
The rapper described the experience as humiliating and emotionally draining, calling it “a typical case of how Nigeria happens to innocent people.”
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New Daily Prime recalls that the artist was arrested during a midnight raid at his estate, alongside some of his neighbours, for alleged internet fraud. He was held in custody for about five days before being released.
Recounting the ordeal, Oladips said the conditions in detention were deplorable, comparing the facility to “a smelling place” where detainees were “packed like sardines.” He also revealed that fellow musician Zlatan Ibile supported him during his time in custody by sending him food daily.
“It’s just one smelling place like that. They just packed us in there like sardines and gave us nonsense food. Funny enough, it was Zlatan who was sending me food. Zlatan is not even just a friend, that’s my blood,” he said.
The rapper further alleged that after EFCC officials found nothing incriminating on him, they still demanded ₦10 million before granting his release. “I’m not even supposed to be there, first of all. Like, why did I spend four to five days there when you people didn’t find anything on me, not even a single thing? And they still collected ₦10 million from me before they released me,” he lamented.
When asked whether he plans to take legal action against the anti-graft agency, Oladips expressed resignation, saying he lacks the power or backing to challenge the system.
“Who is my father now? At the end of the day, it’s just me and my truth. It’s not something I will want to pursue. I don’t just know how the system works,” he explained.
The rapper maintained that he was innocent of all allegations and that the experience left him disillusioned with Nigeria’s justice system.
“If I were really into fraud, they would have posted me on their page by now. They didn’t find anything on me. They collected money from me before they released me. What was the money for? What was all that stress and suffering for? It’s just Nigeria. Nigeria just happened to me,” he said.
Oladips’ revelation has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern about alleged corruption and extortion within law enforcement agencies. While the EFCC has yet to respond to his claims, the incident has once again reignited public debate over abuse of power, unlawful detention, and extortion by security agencies in Nigeria.
