ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC) AND FINANCIAL CRIME/CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A CRIMINOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Abstract
This research essentially examines the financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria and the role of the economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) in combating it. From the reviewed literatures and survey conducted, it was established that there is financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria and structural functional analysis theory was used because of its prospect of providing a scientific and value free knowledge. The linkage determines the influence and effects of corruption politics in the process. Also, the challenges confronting the EFCC and her activities were highlighted and the means through which they can be improved were equally recommended, at the same time the role of the citizen in making the fight against crime and corruption effective was equally identified. Recommendation that would assist the EFCC to improve its activities were highlighted
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