Breaking News: Buhari's Minister Sadiya Farouq Arrives at EFCC amid N37 Billion Fraud Allegations
Buhari's Minister, Sadiya Farouq, as she arrives at EFCC amidst allegations regarding a N37 Billion Fraud. Follow the unfolding story and stay informed about Nigeria's political landscape.
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters in Abuja in response to an invitation from the agency. On Monday morning, Umar-Farouq informed via her X handle, that she arrived at the anti-corruption bureau's headquarters of her own accord. She was present to provide clarity regarding certain issues currently under investigation by the commission.
Umar-Farouq previously did not adhere to an invitation from the agency but had requested additional time. The agency's spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed last week that the former minister had informed the EFCC via a letter that she was unable to attend due to health complications.
Within the EFCC office, Umar-Farouk will be questioned about a probe related to an alleged fund of N37,170,855,753.44 laundered during her time in office, involving a contractor, James Okwete. Umar-Farouk previously served in former President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet.
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters in Abuja in response to an invitation from the agency. On Monday morning, Umar-Farouq informed via her X handle, that she arrived at the anti-corruption bureau's headquarters of her own accord. She was present to provide clarity regarding certain issues currently under investigation by the commission.
Umar-Farouq previously did not adhere to an invitation from the agency but had requested additional time. The agency's spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed last week that the former minister had informed the EFCC via a letter that she was unable to attend due to health complications.
Within the EFCC office, Umar-Farouk will be questioned about a probe related to an alleged fund of N37,170,855,753.44 laundered during her time in office, involving a contractor, James Okwete. Umar-Farouk previously served in former President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet.
