Meet Abdulkarim Chukkol, the new EFCC Acting Chairman

Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol is the new Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Chukkol took over after President Bola Tinubu suspended Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the EFCC on June 14. He was the Commission’s Director of Operations before this new position. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>...CONTINUE READING>>>

Chukkol is a pioneer staff member of the Commission and an esteemed member of the EFCC Cadet Course One, according to a statement by EFCC Head of Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren.

Chukkol is a highly skilled and experienced investigator specializing in cybercrime and money laundering. He has a remarkable track record in law enforcement and has held various significant positions within the Commission.

From 2011 to 2016, he served as the Head of the Advance Fee Fraud and Cybercrime Sections of the Lagos and Abuja Zonal Commands. In 2017, he became the pioneer Commander of the Uyo Zonal Command, and in 2020, he assumed the role of Commander of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>

Chukkol’s expertise extends beyond national boundaries, as he has actively participated in numerous joint operations with international law enforcement organizations. He maintains close relationships with prestigious agencies such as the FBI, UK National Crime Agency, United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), United States Secret Service, Australian Federal Police, Dutch Police, German Police, South African Police, and more.

Chukkol, Nigeria’s representative at the International Mass Marketing Fraud Working Group, collaborates with other governments to develop legal frameworks and infrastructure for effective law enforcement.

The group addresses mass marketing-related issues and shares expertise with counterparts from Spain, Nigeria, Belgium, Europol, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Chukkol’s exceptional work and innovative initiatives throughout his career have earned him numerous accolades and commendations, both nationally and internationally. Among his notable awards are the “Most Outstanding Award in Operations” presented by the EFCC and the “Outstanding Performance Award” bestowed by the United States Department of Justice. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>