EFCC Detains Sadiku, NIPC Executive Secretary Over Fraud Allegations

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday attested and detainee the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council, Yewande Sadiku, over fraud allegations.

A source familiar with the investigation disclosed that the NIPC boss is being questioned for abuse of office, bordering largely on contract fraud running into several millions of Naira and a number of frivolous allowances, Sahara Reporters reported.

As of the time of filling this report, she has spent over nine hours with her interrogators.

“She is cooperating and has volunteered statement but there is still a lot of grounds to be covered,” the source said.

When contacted, EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed her presence in the Commission but declined further comment.