The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that more than 40 personnel of the commission have been dismissed over alleged corruption and financial misconduct in the last three years.
Olukoyede made the disclosure in Abuja during a media interaction to mark his third year in office as EFCC chairman.
He also revealed that about five other officials were currently facing prosecution for alleged corrupt practices, while case files involving some others were being prepared for prosecution.
According to him, the disciplinary measures were part of efforts to ensure that EFCC personnel are held to the same accountability standards the commission applies to members of the public investigated for financial crimes.
Olukoyede stressed that officers fighting corruption must maintain personal integrity and remain above reproach.
“You must be sure that your hands are clean. You can’t be fighting corruption when your hands are soiled with corrupt practices,” he said.