EFCC examines bail requirements and terms of arrest

The Commission on Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has examined its rules pertaining to arrest, bail, and the processing of suspects.

The evaluation, which was implemented throughout all of its Commands on Monday, October 31, 2023, is predicated on the requirement that suspects be handled in conformity with the rule of law and international best practises.

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Suspects’ rights are given first priority in the new guideline, particularly when it comes to matters of arrest, imprisonment, and bail. The Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2011, the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 Constitution (as amended), and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the EFCC must all be taken into consideration when designing operational activities.

In particular, professional certificates of sureties cannot be requested by Commission agents as a condition of release. Additionally, any request for an international passport from a suspect will now be handled carefully, taking into account the circumstances of the case, the suspect’s personality, and his or her country of residence.