The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a new zonal directorate in Katsina, marking its official operational presence in the North-West. The office, which became active in January, serves both Katsina and Zamfara states under the leadership of acting zonal director Chinedu Ozugha. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Ozugha disclosed that the commission has already received multiple petitions and initiated investigations into high-profile individuals. He stated that the new office reflects a renewed push to combat financial crimes and corruption, particularly in northern Nigeria. The commission aims to decentralise its operations, bringing enforcement closer to the grassroots. Ozugha emphasised the importance of public cooperation, urging citizens and the media to report suspicious activities. He highlighted the role of investigative journalism in uncovering corruption and called for stronger collaboration with media practitioners. According to Ozugha, the office is already working with judicial authorities to fast-track prosecutions. He assured the public that credible tips would receive immediate attention. "EFCC is now fully on the ground in Katsina. If you have information, come forward, we will act," he said.
Chinedu Ozugha claims the EFCC's new Katsina office signals renewed anti-corruption focus, yet investigations into high-profile individuals were already underway before the office opened in January. The commission expects public trust while operating in a region where credible reporting depends on safety assurances it has not demonstrated. If Zamfara and Katsina residents are to come forward, the EFCC must first prove it can protect sources and deliver visible outcomes. Naming no specific cases or suspects weakens the claim of tangible progress.
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