The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why they have not made public, the offence committed by the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano.
The anti-graft agency stated that the offence of Obiano has not been disclosed because of an ongoing investigation.
The ex-governor was arrested on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos as tried to leave the country after handing over to his successor, Prof Charles Soludo.
Obiano was kept in EFCC custody in Lagos but by Friday afternoon, he was transferred to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren while speaking on the arrest of the former governor said it is not time to reveal his offence.
According to him, “We are not giving that (the offence) out at the moment. The matter is still under investigation. It is also not correct that he has been released. He is with the commission.”
He further stated that newsmen would be informed when the former governor would be released from their detention.
The anti-graft agency had placed Obiano on its watch list since November last year.
The commission in a letter forwarded to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) dated November 15, 2021, requested the Service to place Obiano on the watchlist and alert the agency anytime he is travelling out of the country via any International airports or other international exit or entry point.
Sources close to the Obiano family say that Mrs Obiano normally does outreaches to feed the poor and homeless in America.
According to ᴏnowvo_ᴏᴍᴀsᴏʀᴏ ᴀʟɪ ᴏᴠɪᴇ ™☤@OvieNews· Breaking News : Former governor Obiano of Anambra and his Bianca-slapped wife have been arrested by EFCC in Lagos airport on their way to Texas, USA . The former First Lady usually does outreaches to feed the poor and homeless in America.
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