The Economic and Financial Crime Commission said it has secured 1,688 convictions between January and September 2023, but recorded 3,785 convictions in 2022, which was “the highest by any law enforcement agency in Nigeria in a single year”.
This was disclosed by Abdulkarim Ckukkol, the acting chairman of the EFCC at the passing out parade of detective assistant course 4 cadre for 331 cadets of the commission at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College, saying the commission would continue to relentlessly fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes.
“The initiative promises a fresh vista of opportunities for public engagement as the commission strives to get the people to own the fight against corruption,” Chukkol said.
“Last year (2022), the commission secured a total of 3,785 convictions, the highest by any law enforcement agency in Nigeria in a single year.
“Between January and now, the commission recorded 1,688 convictions. The figure is bound to increase as more cases are brought to conclusion in the courts.”
He urged the cadets to be committed to the profession they signed up for, adding that they should know that law enforcement, especially fighting economic and financial crimes, is a crucial national servic
“For you to run this race and fulfil your dream as an EFCC officer, you must at all times stay focused and uphold the values of the commission which are integrity, courage, professionalism and collaboration,” he said.
“I must also sound a note of warning that the commission will not condone any indiscipline, as a violation of the established code of conduct will be met with appropriate sanctions.”
A check at the conviction page on the EFCC site showed that the profiles of this year’s convictions have not been made public. Only 2020 to 2022 convictions are available on the website.
