EFCC Chairman Announces Prosecution of Corrupt Staff

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, announced that more than five staff members are currently being prosecuted for corruption and financial malpractice. This information was shared in a video on his official social media page on September 7.

Olukoyede stated that he inherited a troubling situation upon taking office, with reports of EFCC operatives residing in upscale properties in Maitama and driving luxury vehicles like Range Rovers. When questioned about their assets, some staff claimed these were gifts from relatives abroad, which led to the introduction of a formal Gift and Hospitality Policy requiring the declaration of any asset above a certain threshold.

Olukoyede emphasized the need for accountability, arguing against merely dismissing staff for misconduct while prosecuting individuals in other government agencies. He also mentioned that over 40 staff have been dismissed for financial malpractice in less than three years, with ongoing prosecutions being conducted in open court.