David Williams
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has said the viral video capturing ex-militant leader, George Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo abusing naira notes might be doctored with AI technology.
NEWSTODAYNG recalled that a viral video circulating on social media shows Tompolo being sprayed with N1,000 notes during his 54th birthday celebration.
Olukoyede clarified in a recent interview that the video is still under investigation and may have been manipulated.
“We have invited Tompolo to Nigeria. Nobody should condemn Tompolo for their allegation. It is just a mere allegation for now,” he said.
The EFCC boss also confirmed that the video has been subjected to forensic analysis to verify its authenticity, including whether it may have been altered or generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
“You cannot say Tompolo’s guilty or not. We must give every Nigerian fair hearing. There is no one who’s above the law”.
