The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), once again, arrested former Minister of Aviation who, Femi Fani-Kayode, was also a former People Democratic Part Stalwart,
Daily Trust reports that Fani Kayode was arrested at the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos and immediately taken to the EFCC office close by.
Other reports say that the former spokesperson for the PDP was in court on Tuesday for the continuation of his pending forgery trial.
Fani-Kayode was walking out of the court after his case was adjourned till the 24th of January, 2022 when he was approached by an EFCC investigator.
FFK, who was initially in the All Progressives Congress (APC) before defecting to the (PDP) and recently returned to the APC again was arrested by the EFCC and moved to custody.
Shehu Shuiabu, an EFCC investigator confirmed the arrest and said that Fani-Kayode was being questioned over false documents.
The anti-graft agency had arrested him about a week ago for questioning.
After his release however, the former Minister denied that he was arrested. He said he was only invited by the security outfit and he honoured the invitation.
He added that he arrived the EFCC office in Lagos around 2:00pm and left around 8:30pm after he was granted bail on self recognition.
Sharing pictures of him walking into a hotel, real_ffk said,
“Just arrived at the George Hotel for dinner. I was never arrested by the EFCC. I was invited & I flew down to Lagos to see them. I arrived in their office at 2.00pm & left at 8.30pm.
“I was granted bail on self recognition. They were very polite & professional. Thanks be to God.“
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