The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating 50 bank accounts and has successfully recovered N30 billion linked to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu.
This action is part of a broader investigation into the ministry for potential money laundering activities.
In a recent bulletin named “EFCC Alert,” the commission outlined significant arrests and recoveries made over the past month.
The bulletin, endorsed by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, confirmed that the N30 billion has been secured in the Federal Government’s treasury.
The EFCC’s statement highlighted the complexity and time-consuming nature of such investigations, emphasizing the need for patience from the Nigerian public.
The commission reassured that despite the challenges, they are making progress, as evidenced by suspensions and the halting of certain programs under scrutiny.
The commission is meticulously following numerous leads and has called upon the judiciary and legislative bodies to join forces in the ongoing battle against corruption, underscoring the collective effort required to ensure justice and transparency.
Olukoyede added, “Nobody can fight the corruption war alone. So, we want Nigerians to believe in our capacity to fight this battle. We must also come together and agree that corruption is bad, and so when we are prosecuting corrupt persons, Nigerians should believe in it.
“We expect Nigerians to also appeal to their conscience because the negative impact of corruption is all over for all to see. So we must agree that what is wrong is wrong.
“I also appeal to other stakeholders – the National Assembly and the judiciary to support us in this mission. Every Nigerian must be a corruption fighter. When you see something wrong, say something. Challenge corrupt politicians in your locality. Take them up. Take your governors up on the allocations they receive and make them accountable. By so doing, you will be supporting the fight against corruption.”
