Crime
EFCC Pushes for Stronger Collaboration with Taraba Judiciary to Fight Financial Crimes
The EFCC urges stronger collaboration with the Taraba State Judiciary to combat financial crimes, enhance transparency, and restore public confidence in governance across the state
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has emphasised the need for closer cooperation with the Taraba State Judiciary to tackle financial crimes and corruption in the state.
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Acting Zonal Director of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate, Effa Okim, made the statement during a courtesy visit to Taraba State Chief Judge, Justice Joel Agya, in Jalingo.
Okim stressed that collaboration between the EFCC and the judiciary is crucial for removing financial criminals from the system and restoring public confidence in governance.
“Synergy between the EFCC and the judiciary can help restore the value of our nation state. The way and manner people take away monies meant for development with impunity is worrisome,” Okim said.
He noted that diversion of public funds for personal or political interests denies citizens access to essential resources.
Justice Agya lauded the EFCC as a vital institution within Nigeria’s accountability framework, highlighting the judiciary’s role in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding public institutions.
He affirmed the courts’ commitment to continued collaboration with the EFCC through information sharing, capacity building, and strict adherence to due process.
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Both officials agreed that strengthened ties between the EFCC and the Taraba State Judiciary would advance justice, enhance transparency, and ensure more effective prosecution of financial crimes in the state.
This initiative underscores Nigeria’s ongoing effort to combat corruption and enforce accountability across all levels of government
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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