EFCC Trains Officers On Insurance-related Fraud Handling

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has organised a capacity development programme for its officers on insurance-related fraud prevention, detection, and investigation.

The three-day training, which ran from February 16 to 18, 2026, was for the Commission’s officers in its North-West and North-East directorates, held at the Kaduna Zonal Directorate office.

A statement posted on the verified Facebook page of the Commission on Thursday said the event was motivated by the need to enhance the professional competence of the Commission’s officers in the two zones in identifying, preventing, and investigating fraud within the insurance sector.

The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, in his opening remark, delivered on his behalf by Head, Proceeds of Crime Management, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, ACE I Emeka Okonjo, expressed appreciation to the organisers for initiating the training, which he described “as timely and strategic,” noting that it reflected the Commission’s commitment to continuous capacity development and proactive response to emerging financial crime trends.

Olukoyede noted that insurance fraud undermines public confidence, weakens financial institutions, and poses serious threats to economic stability. Part of the requirement for addressing it, he said, was for the Commission’s officers to be well-trained and equipped with specialised knowledge, modern investigative tools, and a clear understanding of evolving fraud typologies.

The Acting Commandant of EFCC Academy, Dr. Joseph Ogwiji, in his remarks, delivered by Assistant Commander of the EFCC 11, ACE II Joy Idoko, disclosed that the training was thoughtfully designed to equip participants with practical knowledge, contemporary investigative techniques, and professional insights, required to effectively combat insurance-related fraud. He encouraged participants to actively engage with facilitators, share field experiences, and take full advantage of the learning opportunities throughout the programme.

Day one resource person, Professor Michael Ikupolati, an academic and expert in leadership, corporate governance, and insurance, expressed gratitude to the EFCC management for the opportunity to contribute to the programme. He delivered three lectures, namely: “Introduction to Insurance/Practices in Nigeria”; “Insurance Products, Premiums, and Fraud Prevention in Nigeria” and “ML/ FT/ PF Risks in the Industry and their Detection and Prevention.”

Assistant Commander of the EFCC 11, ACE II Sophia Agbo, lectured on “Legal/Regulatory Frameworks for Insurance Fraud Prevention and Insurance Evidence Analysis and Prosecution”; ACE II Idoko Joy-Ochonu, lectured on “Strengthening Internal Controls and Compliance”, while Chief Superintendent of EFCC, CSE Stephanie Philip Fitswemila, spoke on “Common Insurance Fraud Schemes/Detection Techniques and Insurance Fraud Investigation Process.”

Discussion sessions of the training provided participants with in-depth analysis of the lectures. Certificates of participation were given to all the participants, handed out by the Acting Director, EFCC Kaduna Zonal Directorate, ACE I Ahmed Ghali.