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Nigeria's anti-corruption agency chief purges staff for misconduct
The head of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said the agency has dismissed 40 officials accused of corruption, with more than five already facing criminal prosecution.
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Nigeria's top anti-corruption official has announced a significant internal cleanup at the country's premier financial crimes enforcement body, dismissing dozens of staff members for alleged corrupt practices.
The move underscores efforts by leadership at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to maintain institutional integrity as the agency pursues cases against government officials and private sector figures accused of financial misconduct. The dismissals reflect growing scrutiny of corruption within law enforcement agencies themselves, a persistent challenge in Nigeria's anti-graft efforts.
According to the EFCC leadership, more than five of the terminated employees have already advanced to prosecution stages, indicating formal charges have been filed against them. The agency did not immediately provide details on the specific nature of the alleged misconduct or timeline for the personnel actions.
The announcement comes as Nigeria continues to face international pressure to strengthen its fight against corruption, with the country ranking among the lowest in global corruption perception indices. Previous years have seen high-profile arrests and convictions of senior government officials and business executives through EFCC investigations.