Why EFCC Arrested Our Officials — Kogi Gov’t

Following reported arrest of two of its officials by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Kogi State Government has said the two officials are at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja in obedience to a court order.

The state’s Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Lokoja, the state capital.

According to report, the Director General, Government House Administration, Dr Shaibu Oricha, and another unnamed official of the State government are currently with the anti-graft agency following a Court order, which ordered their arrest.

However, Fanwo, in the statement said: “The Kogi State Government can confirm that two of her officials are currently at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja in response to a report that a Federal High Court ordered their arrest. Despite not receiving an official invitation, they decided to voluntarily report at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja.

“We have not been told the specific details about the allegations against them, but it may not be unconnected to the ongoing investigations regarding some present and former Government officials.

“The officials reported as law-abiding citizens of Nigeria to further demonstrate that the Government of Kogi State has nothing to hide and will always open her books to lawful investigations.

“We hope that the EFCC will respond to the patriotic action of the officials by remaining professional in conducting their investigations. As a Government, we are always prepared to cooperate with anti-graft agencies to prove our transparency and retain the confidence of our development partners who have consistently given us awards in recognition of our unflinching transparency, accountability and probity.”