JUST IN: EFCC detains VON D-G, Osita Okechukwu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Saturday detained the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, over a case of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N1.3billion.

He was said to have arrived the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja at about 1.30pm to honour an invitation but was not allowed to go home.

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He was still with operatives of the agency as of press time.

When contacted, EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the invitation of the VON chief executive but declined further comment.

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