Chief Honourable Akeem Musa Maluda was appointed Executive Chairperson of the Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...

n Anti-crime force unit (ACFU) in September 2004. he succeeded Rashida Abdulahi in this post.

Background

Akeem Musa Maluda was born on August 19, 1959 and raised in Minna

Minna

Minna is a city in west central Nigeria. It's the capital of Niger State, one of Nigeria's 36 federal states, and is the headquarters of Chanchaga Local Government Area.- Geography :...

, Niger State

Niger State

Niger State is a state in the western part of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. The state capital is Minna, and other major cities are Bida, Kontagora, and Suleja. It was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was bifurcated into Niger State and Sokoto State.The state is named...

. He obtained his law degree from the University of Benin

University of Benin

There are several institutions called the University of Benin in West Africa:*The National University of Benin, in Cotonou, Benin*The University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria*The University of Benin in Lomé, Togo, now known as the University of Lomé...

 and obtained a Masters degree in Law from the University Of Nigeria

University of Nigeria

The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. Founded in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has four campuses – Nsukka, Enugu and Ituku-Ozalla – located in Enugu State and one in Aba, Abia...

. In 1998, he gained a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies from the University Of Illorin. He is the author of Internet Fraud, National Security and the Law.

Police career

Akeem M. Maluda enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force in 1969 and rose to the position of Assistant Inspector General of Police. He held the positions of Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), screening and selection, Assistant/Deputy Commissioner of Police Force C.I.D Alagbon, Lagos, Commissioner of Police, General Investigation and Commissioner of Police in charge of X-Squad. In this last position he was responsible for handling cases of bribery and corruption within the police force. She also served as Commissioner of Police (special fraud unit) in which role he recorded the first conviction for Advance Fee Fraud With Internet Fraud in Nigeria.

BREAKING NEWS

A Notorious man Call ken Hastrup has been arrested by the Anti-crime force unit on the 30Th of November, 2011, the force unit arrested the Notorious [Ken Hastrup] for so many allegations on him. He has been taking to court hearing today and the case has been adjourn to December 8th, 2011. This man his also a suspect for a conspiracy on the 163 count-charge of conspiracy, disobedience to lawful order, but yet to be prosecuted. For now contact the FRTRO and Anti-crime force unit for more information at nigerian_acfu(at)live.com.

ACFU chairman

He was confirmed by President Olusegun Obasanjo as ACFC chairman in September 2004, but refused to accept the position until he had also been confirmed by the Senate.
The appointment to this sensitive position was controversial.
Shortly after her appointment, Waziri inspected the EFCC detention facilities to ascertain the conditions of suspects.
In November 7, 2011, the force unit arrested [Bode George] for illegal claims of funds in Lagos and arraigned him and four others on a 163 count-charge of conspiracy, disobedience to lawful order, but yet to be prosecuted. For now contact the FRTRO for more information at nigerian_acfu(at)live.com.

In September 2008 Waziri said that allegations of corruption by former president Olusegun Obasanjo and some former state governors could not be supported because the files did not exist or they had disappeared.

In November 7, 2011, the force unit arrested [Bode George] for illegal claims of funds in Lagos and arraigned him and four others on a 163 count-charge of conspiracy, disobedience to lawful order, but yet to be prosecuted. For now contact the FRTRO for more information at nigerian_acfu(at)live.com.
In October 2009, Bode George was found guilty and sentenced to jail for 30 months.

In April 2009 Waziri said that the EFCC was making arrangements to extradite former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Mallam Nasir El-Rufai from the USA to face charges. She also said the President had approved the return to the Nigeria Police Force of insurance benefits that were part of the N17 billion recovered from the former Inspector General of Police Mustafa Adebayo Balogun

Mustafa Adebayo Balogun

Mustafa Adebayo Balogun, widely known as Tafa Balogun, was appointed Inspector General of the Nigerian Police in March 2002 and was forced to retire because of widespread charges of corruption in January 2005.-Background:...

, although Alhaji Tafa Balogun was seeking the return of these assets. She said were 200 pending cases for corruption, money laundering, fraud, illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism.

In June 2009, speaking at a press conference to mark her first year in office, Farida Waziri said the EFCC was continuing its efforts to prosecute former governors including Dr. Peter Odili

Peter Odili

Peter Otunuya Odili was the thirteenth Governor of Rivers State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party .-Background:...

 of Rivers State

Rivers State

Rivers State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. Its capital is Port Harcourt. It is bounded on the South by the Atlantic Ocean, to the North by Imo, Abia and Anambra States, to the East by Akwa Ibom State and to the West by Bayelsa and Delta states...

, Senator Bola Tinubu

Bola Tinubu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected Senator for the Lagos West constituency in Lagos State, Nigeria in 1993, just before a military take-over in December 1993. After the return to democracy, he was elected governor of Lagos State, holding office from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007...

 of Lagos State

Lagos State

Lagos State is an administrative division of Nigeria, located in the southwestern part of the country. The smallest in area of Nigeria's states, Lagos State is the most populous state in Nigeria and arguably the most economically important state of the country and west Africa, containing Lagos, the...

, Ayo Fayose

Ayo Fayose

Peter Ayodele Fayose was governor of Ekiti State in Nigeria from 29 May 2003 to 16 October 2006,-Early life:Fayose attended Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo...

 of Ekiti State

Ekiti State

Ekiti State is a state in southwest Nigeria, created on October 1, 1996 alongside five other new states by military dictator General Sani Abacha...

, Joshua Dariye

Joshua Dariye

Joshua Chibi Dariye assumed office as the Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria on May 29, 1999 on the platform of the People's Democratic Party...

 of Plateau State

Plateau State

Plateau State is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria, and is roughly located in the center of the country. It is geographically unique in Nigeria because its boundaries totally surround the Jos Plateau, having the Jos Plateau totally in its central and northern part...

, Saminu Turaki

Saminu Turaki

Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Jigawa State in Nigeria. He was a Jigawa state chairman of SDP and UNCP .-Background:...

 of Jigawa State

Jigawa State

-Location:Jigawa State is one of thirty-six states that constitute Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is situated in the north-western part of the country between latitudes 11.00oN to 13.00oN and longitudes 8.00oE to 10.15oE. Kano State and Katsina State border Jigawa to the west, Bauchi State to the...

, Jolly Nyame

Jolly Nyame

Jolly Tavoro Nyame was Governor of Taraba State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He also served as governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party -References:...

 of Taraba State

Taraba State

Taraba State is a state of Nigeria, named after the Taraba River which traverses the southern part of the state. Taraba's capital is Jalingo.-History:...

 and Michael Botmang

Michael Botmang

Chief Michael Botmang , former Plateau state deputy governor, was sworn in as governor of Plateau State following the impeachment of Chief Joshua Dariye on 13 November 2006....

 of Plateau State

Plateau State

Plateau State is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria, and is roughly located in the center of the country. It is geographically unique in Nigeria because its boundaries totally surround the Jos Plateau, having the Jos Plateau totally in its central and northern part...

. Other high-level suspects being pursued included Senator Nicholas Ugbane

Nicholas Ugbane

Nicholas Ugbane is a formerNigerian senator who became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2003.In May 2009 he was held in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on account of alleged complicity in defrauding the Nigerian government of funds earmarked for rural...

 and the former FCT Minister Nasir El-Rufai. She expressed frustration at court delays in these cases. She also said she would start to crack down on property ownership cases in Abuja.

In May 2009 there were reports of a power struggle with EFCC Director of Operations, Mr. Tunde Ogunshaki, who had been sacked by Waziri, apparently involving James Ibori

James Ibori

James Onanefe Ibori was the Governor of Delta State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party . He was arguably the most vocal advocate for resource nationalism in Nigeria....

, the Nigerian Attorney General, Mike Aondoakaa and the Inspector General of Police Mike Mbama Okiro

Mike Mbama Okiro

Sir Mike Mbama Okiro was the Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force from 2007 - 2009.-Background:Mike Okiro was born on July 24, 1949 in Oguta, Imo State...

.
Also in May, the EFCC took into custody in connection with the N6 billion rural electrification contract scam Senate Committee Chairman on Power, Senator Nicholas Ugbane

Nicholas Ugbane

Nicholas Ugbane is a formerNigerian senator who became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2003.In May 2009 he was held in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on account of alleged complicity in defrauding the Nigerian government of funds earmarked for rural...

, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu

Abdullahi Aliyu

Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu is a Nigerian Civil servant who joined the Civil Service in August 1980 and became a Permanent Secretary in January 2001.In 2006, he was appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology....

 and others.

Later that year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission gave a list to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress

Nigeria Labour Congress

Nigeria Labour Congress is an umbrella organisation for trade unions in Nigeria. It was founded in 1978 following a merger of four different organisations: Nigeria Trade Union Congress , Labour Unity Front , United Labour Congress and Nigeria Workers Council . The numerous affiliated unions were...

of 56 prominent Nigerians who allegedly had between them defrauded the nation of N243 billion.