EFCC PARTNERS WITH FBI

The acting chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has made it known  that the trends in global security revealed that cyber crimes are the latest form of terrorism and corruption worldwide in the 21st century.

Magu  spoke through the commission’s director of operations, Mohammed Abbah,  who said the anti-graft agency in partnership with international agencies would leave no stone unchecked in tackling this menace as it posed a big threat to the global world.

The anti-graft chief stressed the need for more international partners to tackle cyber crimes. He appreciated the FBI for its invaluable support to the commission and called for sustained partnership.

Piro, an assistant director, International Operations Division (IOD), was accompanied on the visit by Jay Bernardo, his special assistant, and Paula Parkinson, legal Attaché, Abuja.

In his remark, Piro who was excited to visit Africa for the first time said the visit to Nigeria was borne out of the outstanding performance of the EFCC.

“The main purpose of my visit is to acknowledge the exemplary role EFCC has played and to thank you for the continuous partnership that has resulted in mutually beneficial rewards in the fight against corruption. The professionalism your team at EFCC has displayed is commendable; the impact of this is seen in the fortnightly briefs by the International Operations Division of the FBI which closely monitor the operations of the EFCC,” Piro said.

He acknowledged the trend of cybercrime as  a global trend adding that steps are being taken to address it.

Piro, an assistant director, International Operations Division (IOD), was accompanied on the visit by Jay Bernardo, his special assistant, and Paula Parkinson, legal Attaché, Abuja.