EFCC Launches App, Eagle Eye, For Online Reporting Of Economic Crimes In Nigeria

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched an App, Eagle Eye, designed to ease the process of reporting economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.

The commission said the app will assist in the process of reporting economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.

Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed this today, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, during the launch.

Eagle Eye Was Designed And Deployed By EFCC Staff

According to him, the Eagle Eye app was conceived, designed, and developed by a staff of the commission.

He said the app is the first of its kind in Nigeria as no other law enforcement agency in the country has ever come up with such a fit.

“For us at the EFCC, this event is unique in several ways.”

“It’s the first of its kind by any law enforcement agency in the country.”

“Secondly, it’s the product of ingenuity by a staff of the commission.”

He said it is “an application that was initiated, designed and developed by the EFCC.”

Bawa also disclosed that the initiative agrees with his mission, on the appointment, to adopt technology in the operations of EFCC.

He said, “it’s a clear demonstration of my pledge, on the assumption of office, to run an agency that’s technologically driven.”

Functions And Features Of The Eagle Eye APP

“The Eagle Eye presents a new experience, a new information-sharing tool between the public and the EFCC.”

The app will eliminate a direct person-to-person interface in the reporting process.

The EFCC app will also guarantee anonymity which is an added incentive to effective whistle-blowing.

“With the App, those who are afraid of reporting cases of corruption to the commission, either for fear of being identified as a partner or having their identity revealed can now do so with the assurance of full secrecy.”

The EFCC chief said Eagle Eye App “will go a long way in aiding reportage of fraudulent activities of individuals.”

The report will be “particularly in the case of Money Laundering through Real Estate.”

“With the Eagle Eye, Nigerians and Non-Nigerians can easily take a picture of a property suspected to have been fraudulently or corruptly acquired and report through the App seamlessly.”

“You have at your fingertips a device that will ultimately ensure no hiding place for the corrupt in Nigeria.”

How Does The Eagle Eye App Work

Bawa also assured that the Eagle eye app is user-friendly.

“Eagle eye app is a user-friendly application, with features that can be navigated by any literate person.”

The chairman explained that the first step to using the app is by downloading it.

Then, then users will install the app on their mobile phones and launch it.

The App displays requests for the sender’s phone number and address.

Bawa said the information column helps authenticate the tip-off or whistle-blowing from the sender.

Afterward, users can take pictures of suspected corrupt property with the Eagle Eye app.

After taking photos of the suspected property, the sender can upload the pictures and the commission will receive the tip-off and the photos.

EFCC will then swoop into action after verifying the authenticity of the tip-off.

Bawa said, “The first step is to download the App on one’s device, take pictures and upload pictures.

“There is a column requesting for the sender’s phone number and address, in a bid to discourage malicious reporting.”

Where To Get EFCC’s Eagle Eye App

The EFCC chairman said Nigerians and non-Nigerians can download the Eagle Eye App from either Apple or Google Play stores. The Eagle Eye App is available for both iPhone and Android phone users.

While iPhone users can download the app from the Apple Play Store, Android phone users can download it from the Google Play store.

Get Reward By Using The Eagle Eye App

Bawa said Nigerians who wish to get rewards from exposing corrupt persons should proceed and use the app.

He said users should indicate their interest in getting rewards when using the app. “Such persons should indicate in the information they are providing.”

Penalties For Misinformation Provided By Users

The EFCC general however warned that it would penalize anybody who misleads or gives the commission false information.

“There are penalties clearly stipulated in the laws, for giving false information that could mislead the Commission.”

Bawa appealed to the general public to use the app and contribute to fighting corruption in Nigeria.

He said, “I, therefore, appeal to members of the public to take advantage of this application in bringing cases of corruption and economic crimes to the knowledge of the EFCC.”