EFCC gets new head

EFCC gets new head

Muhtar Bello, a Deputy Chief Detective Superintendent, DCDS, has assumed office as the new Zonal Head of the Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The commission made the announcement in a statement posted on its website on Thursday.

Prior to his appointment by the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, DCDS Bello was the Head of Cyber Crime, Lagos.

In his maiden meeting with the staff, Bello charged the officers to redouble their effort in the fight against corruption as the Commission was resolute in exterminating the malaise.

According to him, collaboration and discipline among staff were key to achieving more successes in the zone.

“As officers of the Commission, we must work together as one, show discipline and collaborate with each other”, he stated.

DCDS Bello, a Course One operative of the Commission has attended several training both locally and internationally.

He took over from Yakubu Mailafia, the pioneer Head of the Benin zonal office who was recently appointed as the Zonal Head, Kaduna.

By Wale Odunsi