EFCC says it recovered N1.233tn and secured 10,872 convictions in 34 months

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it recovered N1.233 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions in 34 months under the leadership of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The commission released the figures in a video posted on its official X account on Thursday. The period covered runs from October 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026.

According to the EFCC, it received 49,673 petitions during the period. It said 39,615 cases were investigated and 14,476 cases were filed in court.

The agency also said the recoveries were part of its enforcement record under Olukoyede. The figures give a snapshot of the volume of petitions and prosecutions handled by the commission, although they do not by themselves show how many cases remain pending or how recovered assets were returned or applied.

The release comes as the EFCC continues to face pressure to show measurable results in corruption and financial-crime cases. For the public, the most important follow-up is whether the commission can make the recovery trail clear, especially in cases involving public funds.

Sources: Punch, Daily Post, Vanguard