The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to move against the former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in the last administration, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the incumbent Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, his predecessors, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II and former Acting Governor of the CBN, Mrs. Sarah Alade over the affairs of the Central Bank of Nigeria in relation to the ongoing $2.1 Billion Arms purchase probe, a top EFCC operative, who spoke on condition of anonymity told Punch News.
However, the top shot did not give the exact date when the top figures involved in the release of funds and approval in some cases would be invited by the commission.
“I will find out and get back to you. These cases are very many; several of them are ongoing but I will get back to you on this issue,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed plans to establish of a Procurement Fraud Unit in the commission to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country.
The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, quoted the EFCC acting chairman as having made the comment while hosting a coalition of civil society organisations, in a statement on Wednesday.
Uwujaren said Magu expressed concern over the increasing rate of procurement fraud and told his guests that the PFU would contribute immensely to the anti-corruption battle when it became operational.
“I am so concerned about procurement fraud. I am thinking of establishing a unit, purely on procurement fraud. When put in place, it will go a long way in checking corruption,” Magu said..
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