In a bid to tackle immigration fraud and accompanying reputational damage that it is causing Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has set up an Immigration Fraud Section in some of its Commands across the country.
The Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede disclosed this when he received a delegation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police led by its Director General, Superintendent Rabhi Abdallah at the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja.
Olukoyede who further disclosed that the Section was established barely two weeks ago, stated that the Commission was motivated to set it up as a result of the stream of fraud taking place on immigration matters in the country and the need to protect Nigerians from the antics of immigration fraudsters.
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While he explained the rationale of their visit, the Director General of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, stated that the delegation was in Nigeria to explore ways of collaboration and partnership with the EFCC. He raised hopes of deploying Canadian Law enforcement officers in joint operations and investigations with the EFCC and to further team up with the Commission in other ways that would be beneficial to Nigeria and the West African region.
RCMP says the EFCC was chosen for its high record of efficiency, professionalism and outcomes.
The Olukoyede thanked the delegation for making the Commission their choice and assured them of the EFCC’s readiness to work with the RCMP.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)
