The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has issued a directive to the Enugu Zonal Office of the Commission to locate a property recently recovered from a convicted fraudster, which has reportedly gone missing.
In a statement released today, the EFCC Chairman confirmed that a thorough investigation would be launched to ascertain the circumstances behind the disappearance of the said asset, which had been seized during an operation targeting economic and financial crimes. The EFCC, known for its steadfast commitment to fighting corruption and illicit activities, is now working closely with its field operatives to track down the property and ensure it is returned to the Commission’s custody.
“I have instructed the Enugu Zonal Office to immediately commence an investigation into the whereabouts of the property in question and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to recover it,” Bawa said. “We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to maintain transparency and accountability in the handling of all recovered assets.”
The EFCC has assured the public that it will continue its operations with utmost diligence and will pursue all leads to bring perpetrators to justice, while upholding its mandate of safeguarding public resources.
This new development comes as part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to tackle corruption, recover looted assets, and ensure that justice is served in all cases of economic crimes.
The Commission further reiterated its commitment to transparency, stressing that all recovered assets will be handled according to the law, with appropriate documentation and oversight mechanisms in place.