Halima Rufa’u, the acting Ibadan Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said on Wednesday that securing administrative bail for suspects held by the agency was free.
She therefore warned lawyers to desist from standing as “surety” and legal representative at the same time to suspects.
The EFCC official added that such an act could not only get them into trouble, which does not portray the legal profession in good light.
“In the event the suspect was released and later jumps administrative bail, the Commission will have no choice than to arrest the lawyer first, before going after other sureties,” Rufa’u warned.
The Acting Zonal Commander, however, commended the NBA for the visit, adding that it would strengthen the existing collaboration and synergy between the two bodies.
In her remarks, Aladeniyi, commended the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Command for its efforts in curbing cyber crime and related fraud activities in Oyo State.
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“I want to commend the Ibadan Zonal Command and the EFCC at large for its activities towards curbing economic and financial crimes, especially cyber crime in the country.” This is evident in the statistics of convictions secured by the Commission over the years,” Aladeniyi stated.
She appealed to the Acting Zonal Commander to protect the rights of suspects in detention by ensuring their quick release.
Aladeniyi urged the Commission not to hesitate to commence investigation into the activities of politically-exposed persons accused of corruption in the state.,
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