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Ibrahim Magu's Troubles Deepen as EFCC offices are Locked Up and Associates Plan his Escape

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Ibrahim Magu, the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has faced intensified scrutiny as the Presidential panel probing him over allegations of corruption and misconduct brought him before them for the sixth time. The panel, led by Justice Ayo Salami, ordered Magu's offices in Abuja and Lagos to be locked up, while 18 of his aides were also barred from accessing their offices. Additionally, three bullet-proof vehicles owned by Magu were recovered, including one in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The panel also asked Magu to account for N700 million meant for the training of EFCC operatives, which had not been held.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Presidential panel probing Magu has ordered the locking up of his offices in Abuja and Lagos, as well as restricting access to 18 of his aides.
  • Three bullet-proof vehicles owned by Magu were recovered, with one being seized in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
  • The panel has asked Magu to account for N700 million meant for the training of EFCC operatives, which had not been held.
  • Magu's associates were linked to a plot to spirit him away from detention, which was thwarted by police authorities.
  • A source revealed that the 332 seized properties worth billions of naira not accounted for by Magu were concealed in the escape plan.
  • The police have taken steps to fortify and protect the Force Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department (FCIID) and environs to prevent an embarrassing situation.
  • Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has given online platform Sahara Reporters a 7-day ultimatum to retract libelous and defamatory publications against him.
  • Malami alleged that Sahara Reporters'' publications had subjected him to considerable distress, psychological trauma, and anxiety.

Statistics:

  • N700 million: The amount meant for the training of EFCC operatives, which had not been held.
  • N573 million: The value of the property bought on behalf of Ibrahim Magu in a money laundering deal.
  • 332: The number of seized properties worth billions of naira not accounted for by Magu.
  • 17 years: The duration some EFCC personnel on secondment have stayed in the organization against the law.
  • 3 bullet-proof vehicles: The number of vehicles recovered from Magu, including one in Maiduguri.

Sources:

  • "Vanguard, 2020" -

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  • Vanguard, 2020. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com).

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