Public officers stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Public officers stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede stated in Abuja that Nigerian politicians steal public funds every minute. The agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions annually, with many cases being shocking, and revealed that public officers often start with less than N100,000 in their accounts but amass millions of dollars over three years. Some officials build hundreds of houses while in office. Olukoyede emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in public service to combat corruption that is harming Nigeria.

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