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…says sanctions await indisciplined Officers
The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Abdulkarim Chukkol, said the commission has been making giant strides in convictions and transformation of the country’s image.
The EFCC Boss revealed this on friday, at the Passing out Parade of 332 Detective Assistant Course 4 Officers at the Police Mobile Training College, Ende Hills, Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
Chukkol said: “Through the efforts of the commission, odious image of Nigeria as a 419 hub with the attendant negative effect of the economy is erased.
“The commission’s investigation activity has led to the recovery of assets running into billions of Naira.
“Last year, 2022, the Commission secured a total of 3785 convictions, the highest by any law enforcement agency in Nigeria in a single year.
“Between January and now, the Commission recorded 1688 convictions. The figure is bound to increase as more cases are brought to conclusion in the courts.”
On transforming Nigeria’s image, he disclosed that “The Commission recently broke new grounds in this endeavour with the commencement of test transmission of its radio station, EFCC Radio 97.3.”
He urged the new graduands to desist from all acts of social vices as the commission will punish offenders.
“I must also sound a note of warning that the Commission will not condone any indiscipline, as violation of the established code of conduct will be met with appropriate sanctions.” Chukkol warned.
