The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 operatives and detained 10 others following allegations of corruption and professional misconduct. According to Daily Trust, “The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee, as ratified by the Executive Chairman.”
The commission’s chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, has acknowledged the severity of internal corruption, stating in January 2024 that the quest for bribes by some of the commission’s investigators has become embarrassing.
The dismissals follow disturbing allegations of operatives owning mansions in highbrow areas of major cities, far beyond their legitimate earnings. More concerning are reports of normalized sharp practices, including declaring only a fraction of recovered assets while pocketing the rest, soliciting bribes, and cutting deals with suspects to obstruct justice.
While the recent actions demonstrate the commission’s commitment to internal reform, critics argue that the EFCC must go further by publicly identifying the dismissed operatives and detailing their specific offences. This transparency, they maintain, is crucial for deterring future misconduct and rebuilding public trust.
The internal cleansing represents a significant step in the commission’s efforts to restore public confidence and maintain its integrity in Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight.
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Source: Daily Trust
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