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Mr Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has staunchly supported the agency’s current efforts to combat internet fraudsters, commonly referred to as Yahoo Yahoo boys, even in the face of criticism....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
“We are doing the work. Last year alone, we had over 11,000 petitions, investigated close to 9,000, and prosecuted nearly 5,000 cases despite our limited manpower. Some people criticise us for going after Yahoo boys, but they don’t understand the severity of the crime.
“It is no longer just about scamming people. They are now into kidnapping, banditry, and ritual killings. Some of our investigations have uncovered horrifying details, including cases where young female victims were used for rituals. If we don’t act decisively, in the next 10 years, we may not have a generation we can confidently hand over this country to.
“You cannot be fighting corruption and be corrupt yourself. I have publicly challenged anyone to come forward with evidence that I have collected bribes in my years of service. Integrity is key in this fight, and we must lead by example.
“The media has always been a key player in the anti-corruption fight. In the early 2000s, before the EFCC was established, it was journalists who exposed many financial crimes. We need to return to that era where the media and law enforcement work together to protect the country.”
