“From our own end, detection of such projects is done by verifying their locations and names,” said ICPC chair Bolaji Owasannoye.
The ICPC boss challenged political parties to conduct thorough checks of their candidates before putting them forward for election.
The presidential media aide’s venture to defraud Nigerian taxpayers was uncovered by The Gazette earlier this month.
The lawmaker said the newspaper honoured the police constable for his honesty and integrity to encourage other cops not to be dishonest.
Rights bodies and everyday Nigerians have been showing concerns and solidarity with The Gazette over the incident, which was instigated by erstwhile chief of army staff Tukur Buratai.
“Corruption is and remains a significant threat to democracy and democratic institutions, and poses a significant hindrance to African states in realising Agenda 2063.”
The group said it was “worried to about such abuse of public trust, hence the need to act fast.”
Mr Buratai, Nigerian ambassador to the Benin Republic, told The Gazette on Thursday that the anti-graft office had no warrant to search his property.
The operation, conducted last week, also led to the recovery of over 50 luxury watches, including at least two Rolex varieties, from the former military commander.
Some respondents said apart from making the agencies completely independent, it was vital for them to be funded adequately.
