EFCC clears air on death of suspected cyber fraudster Michael Sesugh

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that Michael Sesugh, a suspected cyber fraudster, died in its custody. According to spokesman Dele Oyewale, Sesugh escaped on May 4, 2026, with two other suspects by breaking the toilet roof. During a re-arrest attempt on May 21, 2026, in Makurdi, Sesugh and his accomplices opened fire on officers, who returned fire. Sesugh was later found lying in a pool of blood by the roadside and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating.