Claim: A news outlet, Legit.ng, claims that popular comedian Chukwuemeka Ijekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has been declared wanted by the EFCC.
Verdict: Misleading. Sabinus was not declared wanted by the EFCC, as the headline suggests. The headline is clickbait.
Full Text
Chukwuemeka Ijekwu, popularly known as Sabinus (or Mr Funny), is a Nigerian skit maker and comedian known for his humorous online videos and relatable storytelling.
He rose to prominence through short comedy skits shared on social media, building a large following both in Nigeria and internationally.
His content typically revolves around everyday struggles, exaggerated characters, and satirical takes on social issues, making him one of the most recognisable digital comedians in the country.
However, like many public figures, Chukwuemeka has occasionally been the subject of viral rumours and online allegations.
Recently, a Facebook post by Legit.ng (archived here) claims that the comedian had been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The post read, “‘Investor’ Sabinus declared wanted by EFCC? Truth about skitmaker’s latest crime allegation emerges- Details below”
In the caption, the handler further wrote, “Like play, like play? Concerns arose online after a fresh post detailing Sabinus’ alleged criminal case with the EFCC caught the attention of many. Pictures, full details in comments.”
As of Saturday, April 10, 2026, the post had garnered 191 likes, 36 comments, and two shares.
Several Facebook users appeared to believe the claim. For instance, a user, Mohammed Adam, commented, “Person wey no want trouble fall into it.”
Another user, Don Fynest, wrote, “Those people no just wan see person live good life.”
While Its King Isaiah commented, “He no go better for EFCC criminal people shoir.”
To prevent the spread of false information, DUBAWA verified the claim.
Verification
DUBAWA opened the link to the story and found that the Legit.ng’s headline misrepresents the content of its news article.
The news story explained that the EFCC had dismissed claims that Sabinus was on its wanted list, contradicting its headline.
DUBAWA conducted a keyword search but found no credible report confirming that Sabinus was declared wanted by the EFCC.
The EFCC on its official Instagram account described the poster as “fake” and warned the public against spreading misinformation. The commission cautioned those responsible for creating and circulating the content, emphasising that no such warrant exists against the comedian.
Multiple reputable media organisations, including The Nation, Vanguard, Punch, and The Guardian, reported EFCC’s debunk.
Conclusion
The EFCC did not declare Sabinus wanted, contrary to the headline on legit.ng. While the headline suggests the EFCC did, the body of the report clearly states that the EFCC debunked the claim that Sabinus was wanted.
This discrepancy highlights the use of clickbait headlines, which can mislead readers who do not go beyond the headline or linked content.