The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYSACA) yesterday said investigation has commenced into petitions sent to it by members of the public on corruption.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of the agency, Justice Eni Esan, which was made available to THISDAY in Ibadan yesterday, he said the agency is poised to investigate all the petitions and commence prosecution of all individuals involved at the end of a thorough probe.

She added that the activities of OYACA would plug holes in government purse and stop the act of mismanagement of office by public office holders and government workers.

The agency boss enjoined the public to continue to forward their petitions to the agency in order to help the government find solution to the scourge of corruption in the society.

According to her,

The agency has already commenced investigation into cases of corruption and mismanagement of public assets and property; this is in order to put a stop to corruptive tendencies in our society, especially among those saddled with the responsibility of holding public offices or serving the public at various offices.

Due diligence will be done in our investigations and the next level after investigation will be prosecution of the individual or body found wanting for any fraudulent act or financial misconduct.

Justin Nwosu

Justin Nwosu is the founder and publisher of Flavision. His core interest is in writing unbiased news about Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. He’s a strong adherent of investigative journalism, with a bent on exposing corruption, abuse of power and societal ills.