Crime
EFCC arrests ex-minister, Hadi Sirika over N8bn Nigeria Air fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering.
TrackNews reports that Sirika arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23.
Sirika is said to be meeting with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged fraudulent contracts awarded by him to a company known as Engirios Nigeria Limited, owned by his younger sibling, Abubakar Sirika.
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A source who confirmed the development, said; “Yes, that was Hadi Sirika who was taken into our FCT custody. He is currently meeting with EFCC investigators over the alleged N8,069,176,864.00 aviation ministry contract fraud”.
Another disclosed; “The N8,069,176,864.00 aviation ministry contract fraud was carried out in connivance with his younger brother, Abubakar Sirika, through the latter’s company.”
It may be recalled that the minister’s younger sibling Abubakar Sirika had been questioned over his connection to the alleged fraudulent activity.
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