Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) says the commission’s statistics of arrests,
arraignment and convictions has revealed that more youths are involved
in criminal activities recently.
He said this on Thursday, while delivering a lecture at the National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp ground in Iseyin, Oyo State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture was part of
the orientation course for 2019 Batch B corps members in the state.
Magu, who was represented by Mr Friday Ebelo, Head, EFCC Ibadan zonal
office, noted that many were persuaded into the act due to their choice
of providing unbridled access to all shades of evil thoughts.
He said that for the young ones to excel in life, they must move away
from all forms of youthful delinquencies and focus on virtues that
would make them future leaders.
Magu also cautioned them to always be diligent in their behaviours
and to be hard working in order to make meaningful impact in life,
saying there was no shortcut to wealth and fame.
“Acts of criminality might deliver wealth in the short run, but
ultimately there will be misery and gnashing of teeth,” he warned.
The EFCC official noted that the only way crime could be reduced if
not eradicated is for the youths to always be careful in their
activities to ensure they are not involved or become a tool in the hands
of the evil people.
“It often takes a process to get involve in crime. You must,
therefore, be careful about what manner of thought you allow to dominate
your mind.
“It is equally important that you choose carefully the kind of people
you associate with because it also influences what you give priority to
in your heart,” he added.