2nd Night In Custody: We Are Quizzing Obiano For.... EFCC Speaks | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Mar 19, 2022
2nd Night In Custody: We Are Quizzing Obiano For.... EFCC Speaks | READ DETAILS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra was being quizzed over the alleged misappropriation of N42 billion belonging to the state.
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An authoritative source in the EFCC disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
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The source said the former governor was being interrogated over the alleged misapplication of N5 billion Sure-P and N37 billion security vote, withdrawn in cash.
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According to the source, part of the funds was also allegedly diverted to finance political activities in the state.
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The Commission on Friday told NAN that the former governor was in its custody undergoing interrogation after his arrest on March 17.
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Obiano was arrested on Thursday at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and brought to Abuja on Friday morning.
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The Commission said the former governor had not been released.
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Obiano was arrested by EFCC on Thursday night, hours after handing over to the new Anambra Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
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