Ex-NNPCL GMD Kyari leaves EFCC after grilling, says he’s done his part

Ex-NNPCL GMD Kyari leaves EFCC after grilling, says he’s done his part

A former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has left the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he was interrogated over financial issues arising from his time in office.

Kyari was seen walking into the headquarters of the agency in Abuja at 2:15pm on Wednesday.

As he was walked in, the former GMD said, “I have done my part; the EFCC must do theirs. When each of us does our duty—without fear or favour, with honour, respect, and commitment—Nigeria moves forward.”
The EFCC had approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking a 60-day freeze order to complete the investigation.

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But Justice Emeke Nwite limited the freeze period to 30 days with the option of a renewal if necessary.

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The court in August ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz bank accounts linked to Kyari over allegations of fraud.

Justice Nwite made the order after counsel for the EFCC, Ogechi Ujam, moved an ex parte motion asking the court to freeze the accounts in the interim pending the conclusion of investigations by the commission.

The judge, in his ruling, held that the application was meritorious and accordingly granted same.

“I have listened to the counsel for the applicant and gone through the affidavit evidence with the exhibits and written address attached. I found that this application is meritorious and it is hereby granted as prayed,” the judge said.

Ex-NNPCL GMD Kyari leaves EFCC after grilling, says he’s done his part