President Buhari Approves Suspension of Magu
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) .
The ssupension was approved in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws.
Magu was arrested and detained at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters in Area 10, Garki, Abuja.
The allegations were levelled against him by the Attorney-General of the Federation. Abubakar Malami.
Malami reportedly accused Mr Magu of insubordination and re-looting of recovered funds.
In separate statements today, the SSS denied arresting Magu while the EFCC said he was only invited for questioning.
Malami reportedly accused Mr Magu of insubordination and re-looting of recovered funds.
In separate statements today, the SSS denied arresting Magu while the EFCC said he was only invited for questioning.
Magu was still in custody at the time of this report.
Related Posts
He was reportedly arrested at the entrance of the Wuse II EFCC office by the security agents believed to be operatives of the Police Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (CID).
Magu, who was appointed as acting chief of the anti-graft agency in 2015 by President Muhammad Buhari was rejected twice by the 8th Assembly under the leadership of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
This was after the SSS said the nominee lacked the integrity to lead the country’s anti-corruption agency.
The presidency has balked at resending Magus’s name for screening since then.
This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice made available to newsmen on Friday the 10th day of July, 2020.
According to the statement, President Muhammadu Buhari has also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, should take charge and oversee the activities of the Commission pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in that regards
