Assistant Inspector General of police, Zone 5, AIG Abubakar Adamu Mohammed has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its fight against economic and financial crimes. The AIG stated this today, June 5, when he received the Benin Zonal Head, Mailafia Yakubu, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. The AIG commended the effort of the EFCC in restoring Nigeria’s image amongst the comity of nations hitherto bastardized by internet fraudsters. He said he and his team will support the EFCC to achieve its mandate as a law enforcement agency. “The work of the EFCC and the Nigeria Police is similar. The EFCC cleanses the system of corruption while the Nigeria Police create an enabling environment for the citizens of the country. We are to work to make the society better for all of us.” he said. He assured the EFCC of their support at anytime in terms of men and materials.
Earlier, Yakubu who led other EFCC officers had told the AIG that the essence of the visit was to seek their support as the Benin office begins operations.
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https://youtu.be/sSra8Bqk-hU By Obinna Uballa The Edo State Police Command says 16 passengers kidnapped along the Benin-Auchi Road on Friday have been rescued. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that the rescue followed a joint operation involving police officers, local vigilantes, and hunters. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Friday…
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