ICPC Tasks NDLEA Officers To Desist From Corruption To Consolidate Achievements
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Lagos State Office has advised officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to resist the temptation of accepting bribes from the public emphasising that rejecting corrupt practices can consolidate and sustain the Agency’s existing good record of achievements.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Lagos State, Barrister Kabir Elelu, who made this disclosure in his remarks during an event recently held at Ikoyi-Lagos marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, encouraged NDLEA officers to remain resolute and resist the allure that drug barons and cartels would try to provide them”.
ICPC Commissioner, represented by Mrs. Hadiza Rimi, emphasised that bribery and corruption had no place in the performance of their duties because slipping into the web of corruption would have far-reaching consequences on our society.
Barrister Elelu added “To sustain the good achievements and name of NDLEA, officers must uphold integrity in the course of their duties. The battle against drug traffickers is a just cause that stems from an unrelenting determination to put an end to the suffering and destruction brought about by the illegal drug trade.”
In her welcome remarks, Mrs. Ibinabo Archie-Abia, Deputy Director of Operations & General Investigation of the NDLEA said that this year’s theme is to strengthen actions and cooperation on achieving the goal of a society free of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
ICPC, Jigawa State Public Complaints Commission Collaborate to Tackle Corruption
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing corruption.
This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by Barrister Salisu Abdul, Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Public Complaints Commission, and other key members to the ICPC.
Dr. Aliyu praised the Jigawa State government for establishing the Public Complaints Commission, noting that its presence would significantly aid in combating corruption both in the state and nationwide.
He pledged ICPC’s support for the new agency, offering assistance in capacity building through the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), ICPC’s training arm.
The ICPC chairman expressed confidence in the competence and integrity of the Jigawa State Public Complaints Commission members, assuring them of ICPC’s ongoing support.
In his address, Barrister Salisu Abdul underscored the necessity of the partnership with ICPC for the successful launch of the four-month-old agency.
Barrister Abdul highlighted the agency’s role in ensuring the prudent management of public funds and addressing issues related to investigation and prosecution.
According to him, the Jigawa State Public Commission is seeking ICPC’s assistance in training and capacity building for its staff, focusing on areas such as investigation, prosecution, and public enlightenment to effectively tackle anti-corruption issues.
During the visit, Barrister Musa Auyo, a pioneer member of the Jigawa State Public Complaints Commission, requested ICPC’s support in information sharing and advice on the best software and equipment for data protection. The visitors were provided with IEC materials by the ICPC Chairman.
ICPC Arraigns Abuja-based Business Man over N38m Money Laundering Case
An Abuja-based Business Man, Mr. Ijoma Oji Uduma has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a two-count charge before Justice M. A. Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja for making cash payment over the legal limit of Five Million Naira (N5,000,000) under the Money Laundering Act.
The Defendant was indicted in an alleged Thirty-Eight Million Naira (N38,000,000) Money Laundering Case for making, amongst other offences, cash payment of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) in three tranches totaling Thirty Million Naira (N30,000,000), exceeding the amount authorized under Section 2(1)(a) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act in February of 2012.
The alleged offence attracts penalty of a fine of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) or imprisonment for a term of at least three years or both. The Defendant,pleaded not guilty to the charge and his Counsel applied for his release on bail in the most liberal terms.
Bail was granted on a bond of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) by a responsible surety who is to prove close relationship with the Defendant, be in employment of a reputable company, not self-employed and not a civil servant.
The surety is to provide his address (occupational and residential) to the court, submit evidence of tax payment in the last three years, two of his recent passport photographs and that of the Defendant.
The Defendant is to be remanded in Kuje correctional facility pending the perfection of his bail.
The case has been adjourned to October 22, 2024, for commencement of trial.
Source: icpc.gov.ng
