The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha.
Okorocha was arrested in Abuja, but the EFCC has not yet given reason for his arrest.
EFCC‘s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed Okorocha’s arrest to PM NEWS on phone on Tuesday evening.
When asked the reason for Okorocha’s arrest, Uwujaren said the commission would not disclose the reason yet.
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EFCC grills Okorocha over ‘corruption’
by The Cable
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has questioned Rochas Okorocha, over issues bothering on alleged corruption.
TheCable understands that Okorocha, who is currently representing Imo west at the senate, was grilled at the EFCC office in Abuja on Tuesday.
Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, confirmed the development but did not provide further details.
Okorocha, who left office in 2019, had been accused by the Imo government of looting the state’s treasury through various malpractices — although he has denied any wrongdoing.
In February 2020, TheCable reported how a government committee uncovered N112.8 billion “dubious debts” allegedly stolen by banks during Okorocha’s tenure.
The committee had said the monies were claims from various infractions, including unexplained debits as well as penalties arising from such, in their dealings with the state government.
Documents obtained by TheCable showed how the former governor awarded 12 contracts worth N20 billion in violation of the public procurement act.