Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations

Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.

[Daily Trust] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, disclosed that more than 40 of its personnel have been dismissed in the past two and a half years.

Mr Olukoyede stated that more than five of the dismissed officers were already facing prosecution.

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says more than 40 staff members have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice in the last three years.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that more than 40 personnel have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice since he assumed office. Olukoyede said more than five of the dismissed officers were currently being prosecuted, while case files involving