'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief
The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.
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"In the past two-and-a-half years or three years of my service, I've asked them to dismiss over 40 staff on account of corruption and financial malpractice."
— Ola Olukoyede , Executive
"You must be sure that your hands are clean. You can't be fighting corruption when your hands are soiled with corrupt practices."
— Ola Olukoyede , Executive
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The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.
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