Efcc lagos recent news

Here are some recent news updates from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos:

Recent Arrests and Investigations

  1. N1.4 billion fraud: The EFCC arrested a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Habib Abdullahi, and 10 others for allegedly diverting N1.4 billion meant for the construction of a jetty at the Lagos Port Complex. (Source: Vanguard, March 2023)
  2. N2.5 billion fraud: The EFCC arrested a former Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State, Ashaolu Oluwatoyin, and 10 others for allegedly diverting N2.5 billion meant for the payment of salaries and pensions in the state. (Source: Punch, February 2023)
  3. N500 million fraud: The EFCC arrested a former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Dr. George Moghalu, and 10 others for allegedly diverting N500 million meant for the construction of a canal in Lagos. (Source: ThisDay, January 2023)

Recent Convictions

  1. N1.2 billion fraud: A former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, was convicted and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for allegedly diverting N1.2 billion meant for the purchase of fuel. (Source: Premium Times, December 2022)
  2. N500 million fraud: A former Director of Finance in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Olamide Ogunleye, was convicted and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for allegedly diverting N500 million meant for the payment of teachers' salaries. (Source: Punch, November 2022)
  3. N200 million fraud: A former Managing Director of the Lagos State Water Corporation, Muminu Badmus, was convicted and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for allegedly diverting N200 million meant for the construction of water projects in the state. (Source: Vanguard, October 2022)

Recent Recoveries

  1. N1.3 billion recovered: The EFCC recovered N1.3 billion from a former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, and his associates, who were accused of diverting public funds during his tenure. (Source: Punch, March 2023)
  2. N500 million recovered: The EFCC recovered N500 million from a former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, and his associates, who were accused of diverting public funds. (Source: ThisDay, February 2023)
  3. N200 million recovered: The EFCC recovered N200 million from a former Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State, Ashaolu Oluwatoyin, and her associates, who were accused of diverting public funds. (Source: Vanguard, January 2023)

Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news updates from the EFCC in Lagos, and the information may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.