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Magu’s Alleged Fraud: Director Of Operations, Umar To Oversee EFCC
Following the suspension of the acting chairman Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, the Director of Operations, Mr. Mohammed Umar, has been nominated to oversee the affairs of the agency in his absence.
This was disclosed by a top official of the commission, who spoke on the condition of anonymity with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ekohotblog reported on Tuesday that Ibrahim Magu has been suspended as the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to the source, Umar was selected by the “EFCC’s hierarchy” following the reported suspension of Magu, noting that however, said that the commission had not received any official communication on the reported suspension.
However, spokesman of the EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, debunked this statement when he was contacted to confirm the latest development, NAN reports.
Meanwhile, Magu is currently under interrogation by a presidential panel set up to probe allegations of gross misconduct against him.
Read also: Alleged Fraud: EFCC Chairman, Magu Suspended
Speaking on the allegations leveled against Magu, the source stated that there were untrue.
The source, however, noted that the 2023 election might be a valid reason for this allegation against Magu to kick him out of the commission because he knows too much.
“I can tell you that all the allegations against Magu are untrue. I see the whole situation as a power play.
“Preparations for the 2023 elections are another reason they want Magu out because he knows too much.
“Another thing is the problem of staff welfare, imagine somebody like me for close to 10 years, I have not gained any promotion.
“We are not happy about the news of his suspension, but I know that members of staff are not happy with him,” the official said.
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