Skip to main content

EFCC secures 3,785 convictions in 2022

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it secured a total of 3785 convictions across all its commands in 2022.

The figure, which emerged from a review of the anti-graft agency’s performance in the outgone year, shows a 70.5% improvement over its record for the year 2021 which was exactly 2220.

The EFCC revealed this in a statement obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday.

According to the agency, the figure also represents a 98.93% success rate in prosecution given that the commission lost only 41 cases, representing 1.07% within the period.

As it was in 2021, the Lagos Command of the agency recorded the most with 765 convictions, closely followed by the Ibadan command with 573 convictions and the Port Harcourt zonal command with 567, while the headquarters recorded 314 convictions.

The statement revealed that the conviction secured by the EFCC in 2022 is its highest since inception, and sustains an upward trajectory that began shortly after the emergence of the administration of President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

It added, “The Buhari administration was elected in 2015 on a tripod of promises- anti-corruption, economic recovery and security. In 2015, EFCC recorded a total of 103 convictions. This shot to 195 convictions in 2016, the first full year in office of the Buhari administration.

“The figure improved to 312 in 2018, 1280 in 2019, dropped slightly to 976 convictions in 2020, the year of covid-19, then moved up to 2220 in 2021.

“The percentile improvement of the EFCC convictions in the seven years of the Buhari administration from 103 to 3785, is over 3574.8%.”

Commenting on the performance, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, commended the personnel of the commission for their industry and dedication despite the challenges of criminal prosecution in court.

He assured that the EFCC will continue to motivate all categories of staff for greater efficiency through capacity development and other incentives.

EFCC secures 3,785 convictions in 2022 (punchng.com)

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Stomach Ulcer

   WHAT IS STOMACH ULCER Stomach ulcers   also known as  G astric   Ulcer.    open sores that develop within the lining of your stomach.   Stomach ulcers are a type of  Peptic Ulcer  disease. Peptic ulcers are any ulcers that affect both the stomach and small intestines. Stomach ulcers occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced. This allows the digestive acids to eat away at the tissues that line the stomach, causing an ulcer.   Stomach ulcers may be easily cured, but they can become severe without proper treatment.   WHAT CAUSES ULCER In the majority of all ulcer cases, the cause of ulcers can be linked to a bacterial infection known as a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)   usually present in the mucus lining of the intestine.   In certain cases it can cause inflammation and lead to the formation of an ulcer. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)   can spread from per...
Post a Comment
Read more

How to Travel Abroad

  Traveling abroad can be a strikingly simple endeavor when you're prepared. Do your research and study the destination; plan your itinerary and arrange the logistics; and pack for the weather, culture, and activities that you expect. Read on for more specific tips on successfully traveling abroad. Researching a Destination Get a good guidebook.  Fodor's, Rick Steves, and the Michelin guides are all excellent places to start. Make sure you have the most up-to-date guide book for the area of the world you intend to visit. Some are updated every year. Others are updated every other year, or every few years. A good guidebook is a $15-20 investment that can save a lot of headache. Don't be afraid to rip it up and staple together only the pieces you need. A well-kept guidebook might make a nice souvenir, but it may not be worth the extra weight of carrying around information that you don't need. Travel blogs, photos, and recommendations that you can find online can also be h...
Post a Comment
Read more

How To Relax Your Mind And Body From Anxiety

  Activities that switch on the bodys natural relaxation response feel great, Buenaver says. And they have been proven by research to improve sleep. They help by reducing the release of the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline and by slowing your heart rate and breathing. Your body and mind calm down. Yoga, tai chi and meditation are helpful stress relief techniques. So are these two simple exercises that Buenaver recommends to patients who are struggling with sleepless nights. Gentle breathing: In a quiet place, sit or lie down in a comfortable position. It may help to close your eyes. Breathe slowly in and out for about five minutes. As you inhale, breathe down into your belly. Focus on your breath. If youd like, repeat to yourself, Breathing in I am calm, breathing out I am coping. Progressive muscle relaxation: In a quiet place, sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Take a few gentle breaths, in and out. Begin tensing groups of muscles one at a time as you breathe. Hold...
Post a Comment
Read more