For Addressing Internet Fraud
Council of Mogajis of Ibadan Compounds Peace Initiatives, ICPI, Oyo State has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede for his relentless efforts in tackling the scourge of cybercrime among youths in the South West and the country as a whole.
This was contained in press release signed and made available to AljazirahNigeria by EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
According the statement, the commendation was given recently by the President of Mogajis of Ibadan, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori, when he led a six-man delegation of the council to pay a courtesy visit to the Acting Director of EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, ACE I Hauwa Ringim.
“The cxecutive chairman has left no stone unturned when it comes to tackling cybercrime and this is evident in the recent sting operations in Ogun State that led to the arrest of 55 and 93 internet fraudsters respectively. EFCC under the current leadership is poised to curb, if not eradicate, cybercrime among youths. The Council of Mogajis under the express approval of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja is absolutely ready and willing to lend their voices, unequivocal support and time in collaborating with the EFCC to combat the scourge in the South West, especially Ibadan,” Ariori said.
Ariori, who noted the importance of periodic community engagement with the EFCC, assured Ringim of timely sharing of credible information, regarding fraudulent internet activities or gatherings within and around Ibadan metropolis with the EFCC.
Ringim, who expressed delight with the visit, assured the council of EFCC’s readiness for collaboration with relevant stakeholders and solicited improved information flow from the communities under the Mogajis’ jurisdictions that could leverage the commission in its fight against internet fraud in the region.
