The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to a deepened partnership with the Kaduna Geographic Information System (KADGIS).
Securitynewsalert.com heard that during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the two agencies pledged to intensify their collaboration to protect citizens from fraudulent syndicates and ensure transparency in property transactions.
Representing the Acting Zonal Director, ACE I Muhammad Ghali, the Head of Investigation, ACE II Paul Okoli, emphasised that land matters remain a critical frontier in the fight against financial crimes.
“It is vital to sustain the cooperation between the Commission and KADGIS. We must work closely as partners to address corrupt practices associated with land matters,” Okoli stated. “Adherence to the oath of office, confidentiality, and collective responsibility are essential if we are to ensure that the nation thrives.”
The EFCC delegation also lauded KADGIS for its improved responsiveness, noting that faster communication channels have significantly enhanced the Commission’s ability to manage investigations and secure convictions.
Responding to the delegation, the Director General of KADGIS, Engr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim revealed the scale of the challenges his administration inherited, including more than 4,000 revocation cases.
Ibrahim highlighted that while many cases have been resolved through administrative or legal means, the rising value of land in Kaduna has, unfortunately, attracted more sophisticated forms of fraud.
“The steady appreciation in land value in Kaduna State underscores the need for stronger collaboration to curb emerging fraudulent activities,” Ibrahim noted. “We are currently reviewing over 250 cases involving fake land documents and transactions for non-existent properties. Curtailing these practices is essential to protect citizens from losing their hard-earned resources.”
To stay ahead of fraudsters, KADGIS is undergoing a digital and systemic overhaul. The Director General is committed to implementing an enhanced bottom-to-top information flow for all file reviews and granting the EFCC seamless access to relevant land records for investigations. Furthermore, the agency is ready to provide specialised training for EFCC staff to better detect forgery and land-titling irregularities.
The meeting concluded with both institutions agreeing to hold periodic reviews of pending cases, signalling a “zero-tolerance” environment for land speculators and counterfeiters in the state.
