EFCC arrests former APC governor over N4billion money laundering
He is being quizzed by a team of investigators on allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure to the tune of about N4billion.
EFCC arrests former APC governor over N4billion money laundering
EFCC has arrested the the immediate past Governor of Ekiti state, News Week Nigeria reports.
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Mr Kayode Fayemi, is currently being quizzed by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Competent sources disclosed that the ex-governor arrived the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Commission at about 10am today, June 1, 2023.
He is being quizzed by a team of investigators on allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure to the tune of about N4billion.
There are reports that the agency’s invitation had been shelved for a few weeks to see that transition modalities go smoothly.
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It remains uncertain if the former governor will be released today.
As at the time of filing this report, the EFCC was yet to make a formal statement on the development, however, details of the interrogation are expected within the coming hours.
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