He emphasised that the commission remains committed to eradicating financial crimes in the country.
Mr Olukoyede called for sustained collaboration between the Niger government and the EFCC.
EFCC has begun investigations into two suspected oil thieves who were arrested for allegedly dealing in petroleum products without the requisite licence.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has suspended its operatives for allegedly extorting N10 million from Oladipupo Oladimeji, also known as Oladips.
He said that the commission also handed over the sum of N1.1 million recovered to the victim.
The anti-graft agency’s chief praised the association for spotlighting the nexus between corruption, governance and the media.
The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday following credible intelligence and surveillance.
Mr Oyewale said the suspect usually leaves his unsuspecting victims in tears and regret in their dealings with him.
The operatives of the commission also recovered a pump-action rifle and live cartridges from one of the suspects.
The commission named the suspects as Samuel Akwa, Willie Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, Salmannu Ibrahim and Jaafar Adam.
