RismadarVoice Reporters
June 19, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have intensified efforts to combat economic and financial crimes through a specialised surveillance and intelligence-gathering training programme for operatives in Lagos.
The training, organised by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 on Friday, was aimed at enhancing investigative capacity and promoting intelligence-led operations, while deepening collaboration between the two security agencies.
Speaking at the event, Acting Zonal Director of EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, ACE I Adeniyi Adebayo, underscored the importance of continuous professional development in modern law enforcement.
Represented by DCE Ayo Oyewole, Head of Public Affairs, Adebayo said regular training remains critical to equipping officers with the knowledge and adaptability needed to respond effectively to emerging security and criminal challenges.
“Learning should never be viewed as a one-time exercise, but as an ongoing process that equips officers with the knowledge, confidence and adaptability required to excel in a constantly changing operational environment,” he said.
He urged participants to maximise the opportunity provided by the programme and apply the skills acquired to improve operational efficiency and investigative outcomes.
Delivering a paper at the training, Deputy Director of Internal Security, Base Command Lagos, DSS, Rasheed Akanji, described surveillance as a crucial component of contemporary law enforcement and intelligence operations.
According to him, surveillance plays a vital role in crime prevention, intelligence gathering, criminal detection and successful prosecution of offenders.
Akanji noted that the increasingly sophisticated nature of criminal activities requires security agencies to continually update their skills and adopt modern intelligence-gathering techniques to stay ahead of criminal networks.
Also speaking, ACE II Ala Shehu, Head of Investigations at EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, described the programme as a strategic investment in capacity building and institutional strengthening.
He stressed that intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation and joint training initiatives are essential for building resilient institutions capable of tackling economic crimes and other security threats.
“When security and law enforcement agencies learn from one another, share experiences and leverage their respective strengths, they create a more coordinated and resilient framework for combating crimes and protecting society,” Shehu said.
Participants commended the training as practical and insightful, noting that it broadened their understanding of surveillance techniques and reinforced the importance of intelligence-driven investigations.
The programme forms part of EFCC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, foster operational synergy among security agencies and improve the effectiveness of crime-fighting operations across the country.
