The Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) said it recovered
more than N196 million on financial
crimes during various operations in Borno
between November 2015 till date.
Ibrahim Bappa, the EFCC Head of
Operation in the state, disclosed this in a
statement.
He said the commission also recovered
N2.8 million for victims as a result of
petitions received and acted upon in the
zone.
“As part of efforts to cleanse our country
of economic and financial crimes, the
commission has made reasonable
monetary recoveries to the Federal
Government and still has many cases
undergoing investigation.
“The commission is hereby putting on
notice to all businessmen and women
who indulge in economic and financial
crimes to desist from such unwholesome
acts or face the wrath of the law.
“The EFCC is urging the general public to
report any public official suspected to
have used his or her position to enrich
him or herself or any individual living
above his means.
“We encourage individuals to write
petition to the Executive Chairman of
EFCC through the Head of Operation,
Maiduguri Zonal Office as no stone
would be left unturned to bring such
person to justice.”
NAN recalls that the Maiduguri EFCC
Zonal Office was inaugurated on the
March, 22, 2011, but its operations were
suspended as a result of the Boko Haram
security challenges. (NAN)