Corruption: UK Police Arrive Nigeria Over Prosecution Of Ex Govs

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC) has invited the Metropolitan police of
London to Nigeria (Metro Police) to assist in the
investigation of present and former governors,
senators and other public office holders who are
involved in financial misappropriation, money
laundering or any other financial crimes.
Revealing this to a team of selected journalists
yesterday in Abuja, the chairman of the EFCC,
Ibrahim Lamorde, stated that the commission is
determined to rid the country of corruption which
necessitated the invitation of the UK police.
Speaking further, Lamorde noted that the
partnership between the two anti-crime agencies
had begun a long time ago and has contributed to
the successful arrest, prosecution and jailing of
former Delta State governor, James Ibori among
other suucessful stories.
Lamorde, who declared no hiding place for public
office holders who are involved in corruption, also
explained that Nigerians should not expect instant
arrest as the investigation process would take a
longer time to conclude.
Lamenting the inability of the commission to
conclude some cases against former governors,
ministers and other public officers, Lamorde noted
that criminal justice system in the country is largely
responsible as cases are always dragged on for
years without judgement.
Also speaking to journalists at the event, the leader
of the London Metropolitan Police, Detective Chief
Inspector Jonathan Benton, said that they are in
Nigeria to support the commission in fighting
corruption.
He also noted that with the help of International
Financial Centre, which is playing a major part in
the partnership between the metropolitan police and
the EFCC, the investigations will come out
successful.