Nigeria, April 16 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that financial crimes, poor governance, and weak systems of accountability are helping violent groups to thrive in Nigeria.

The EFCC warns that these issues are having serious effects on the country's security and economy.

In a paper titled "Violent Non-State Actors in Security Management: Issues, Challenges and Prospects for Peace and Development in Africa EFCC Perspective," EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede explained that groups like insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, separatist movements, and cybercriminals pose a major threat to Nigeria's peace and unity. He said their actions are damaging the country's economy, political stability, and social harmony.

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