How Graft, Unstable Economy Fuel Insecurity, By ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tied the pervasive insecurity in the land to high level of corruption and an unstable economy.
Its Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, made the submission, yesterday, when Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
ICPC’s spokesperson, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, in a statement, quoted her principal as noting the critical link between graft and insecurity, warning of grave consequences if not properly handled.
He stressed that the synergy between the two agencies was paramount to the national interest, adding that information and intelligence gathering would check corruption and reduce criminal tendencies.
Owasanoye said the commission was willing to build the capacity of officers and share knowledge on asset management and value with the NSCDC.
Earlier, Audi stated that all corruption cases involving officials of the corps would be transferred to the anti-graft agency for further action.
The NSCDC boss sought the support of the commission on staff training, observing that the ICPC was better placed to train officers on investigation techniques and intelligence gathering.
