Before releasing suspected individuals on bond, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, has stated that it does not impose any fees to the attorneys or families of the detainees.
Halima Rufa’u, the commission’s acting Ibadan Zonal Command Commander, said this on Wednesday.
She remarked as she welcomed the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, or NBA, executive committee members.
Folashade Aladeniyi, the NBA’s chairman, served as its leader.
Lawyers should refrain from acting simultaneously as a suspect’s “surety” and legal counsel, Rufa’u advised.
She continued by saying that doing so might cause more problems.
According to her, such an act does not favorably represent the legal profession.
“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.
Aladeniyi, while speaking, commended the commission for its efforts in curbing cybercrime and related fraud activities in Oyo State.
“I want to commend the Ibadan Zonal Command and the EFCC at large for its activities towards curbing economic and financial crimes, especially cybercrime in the country.
“This is evident in the statistics of convictions secured by the Commission over the years,” the NBA chairman said.