From January to November 2022, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained 3,440 convictions for financial and cybercrimes around the nation.
EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa gave a message of goodwill at the beginning of a workshop on reporting financial crimes that the agency had organised.
As the general elections in 2023 draw near, Bawa, who was represented by the Kano Zonal Commander Farouk Dogondaji, further said that the commission would seek to ensure that the Electoral Act would be enforced.
“In terms of prosecution of cases in court, I am glad to inform you that, between January and Nov. 25, this year, EFCC recorded 3,440 convictions.
As more ongoing cases are resolved in the final four weeks of the year, there is room for improvement.
“Remarkable as this feat is, we are not resting on our laurels. We believe there is still a lot to be done which is the reason why we are actively seeking the support of all stakeholders, including the media.
“On our part, we are working in close collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other stakeholders to preserve the integrity of the electoral process.
“We will ensure that the Electoral Act is fully enforced and those who seek to influence voters through financial inducement are brought to justice,” he said.
As the general elections in 2023 get near, Bawa added that the commission would seek to guarantee that the Electoral Act is implemented.
The workshop’s facilitator identified journalists as crucial allies who were there to strengthen their ability to support efforts to combat financial and cybercrime in the nation.
Aisha Tahar Habib, the deputy director of Legal and Prosecution, earlier provided a breakdown of the civil and criminal convictions attained by the Kano zone while delivering her report.
She said that only two of 180 civil convictions and 160 criminal convictions in the Kano zone had been overturned.
According to her, this results in conviction rates of more than 90 percent.
