EFCC Probe Of NSCDC Officers Over Multi-Billion Naira Fraud Continues Without Public Update
The EFCC is investigating allegations of ₦7.5 billion fraud within the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), involving questionable contracts and payments from operational budgets, including funds meant for the Safe Schools Initiative. Several senior NSCDC officers were reportedly detained and questioned, with financial movements traced. However, the EFCC has remained silent on the investigation's progress, recoveries made, or potential court dates. This silence has drawn criticism from civil society groups like the Education Accountability Network, who are demanding transparency. They highlight the impact on school safety and national security, especially considering ongoing kidnappings in the north and the NSCDC's role in protecting schools. The group calls for prosecution of those involved and stronger oversight of the NSCDC's financial management.
