EFCC sacks 40 staff over corruption, says Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that more than 40 personnel have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice since he assumed office. Olukoyede said more than five of the dismissed officers were currently being prosecuted, while case files involving others were being prepared for prosecution. The EFCC Read More:…
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has announced the dismissal of over 40 staff members for corruption and financial malpractice since his tenure began. During a press briefing at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede revealed that more than five of these dismissed officers are currently facing prosecution, while case files against others are being prepared.
The chairman emphasized that the EFCC will not exempt its own personnel from prosecution, even if they engage in the same corrupt practices they investigate in the public sector. He noted that some affected personnel are already in the trial stage, while the commission prepares prosecution cases for others. Additionally, the EFCC has rebranded its internal affairs department as the Department of Ethics and Integrity to promote internal accountability.
The commission has also introduced a gift policy for its staff, requiring them to declare assets surpassing a certain threshold and limiting the types of gifts they can accept from relatives abroad.
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