The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 2,220 convictions across all its commands in 2021.
The figure which emerged from a review of the agency’s performance in 2021, shows that the Lagos Command of the agency recorded the most convictions 481, it was closely followed by the Ibadan Command with 324 convictions, while the Port Harcourt Zonal Command had 230 convictions.
The conviction secured by the commission in 2021 is the highest by the EFCC since inception.
Before 2021, the highest record of conviction by the commission was secured in 2019 with 1,280 convictions.
The 2,220 record of 2021 is a 127.5 percent improvement over the 2019 record.
A statement by the agency said the 2,220 record represents a 98.49 percent success rate in prosecution as the agency.
The commission lost only 34 cases during this period, the statement said.
The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, commended the personnel of the commission for their industry and dedication despite the challenges of criminal prosecution in court.
He assured that the EFCC will continue to motivate all categories of staff for greater efficiency through capacity development and other incentives.
