In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against economic and financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has partnered with the Department of State Services (DSS) to equip its operatives with advanced surveillance and intelligence-gathering skills.
The high-powered training programme, held on Friday by the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, signals a renewed determination by security agencies to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminal networks operating across the country.
Addressing participants, Acting Zonal Director of Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, ACE I Adeniyi Adebayo, stressed that continuous learning remains critical in the ever-evolving battle against crime. Represented by the Head of Public Affairs, DCE Ayo Oyewole, Adebayo challenged officers to embrace constant professional development to sharpen their investigative capabilities.
“Learning should never be viewed as a one-time exercise,” he declared. “It is an ongoing process that equips officers with the knowledge, confidence and adaptability required to excel in a constantly changing operational environment.”
The training took a deeper turn when Deputy Director of Internal Security, DSS Base Command Lagos, Rasheed Akanji, unveiled the growing importance of surveillance in modern law enforcement. He described intelligence gathering as the backbone of successful crime detection, prevention and prosecution, warning that criminal elements are continually adopting new tactics to evade authorities.
According to him, security agencies must constantly upgrade their skills and deploy cutting-edge intelligence techniques if they are to outsmart and dismantle criminal syndicates.
Also speaking, Head of Investigations at the EFCC Lagos Directorate 1, ACE II Ala Shehu, described the initiative as a strategic investment aimed at building a stronger and more resilient crime-fighting force.
“When security and law enforcement agencies learn from one another, share experiences and leverage their strengths, they create a more coordinated framework for combating crimes and protecting society,” he said.
Participants hailed the programme as both practical and eye-opening, noting that it significantly enhanced their understanding of surveillance operations and intelligence-driven investigations.
The training is part of the EFCC’s broader strategy to boost operational efficiency, deepen collaboration with sister agencies, and tighten the noose on economic criminals across Nigeria.
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