EFCC seeks stronger ties with Nigeria police force to enhance efforts

The Director of Investigations at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Commander CE Abdulkarim Chukkol, has emphasised the need for greater synergy between the EFCC and the Nigeria Police Force.

Chukkol made the call during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, CP Saka Adewale Alao, in Abuja.

Accompanied by the Acting Director of the EFCC’s Abuja Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander Michael Wetkas, Chukkol said the visit to eliminate misunderstandings and strengthen operational harmony between officers of both agencies.

In a statement on the anti-graft agency’s X handle, he stressed that the EFCC’s success over the years has been greatly enhanced by its collaboration with the Police and called for continued partnership to tackle financial crimes effectively.

The statement reads in part:

“The Director of Investigations, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Commander of the EFCC, CE Abdulkarim Chukkol has called for deeper collaboration between officers of the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force.

“He made the call in Abuja while on a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, Saka Adewale Alao.

“Chukkol, who was accompanied on the visit by the Acting Director, Abuja Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Michael Wetkas said the essence of the visit was to smoothen any work-related friction or misconception that may arise between operational and tactical officers of both law enforcement agencies. “

“He noted that the success stories of the EFCC over the years have a direct bearing with collaboration with the Police.”

“While appreciating the CP for receiving him and his entourage, Chukkol said that though the journey ahead was arduous, he was certain the new CP was equal to the task going by his good track record.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>