- Safiu Kehinde
The former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being interrogated over alleged financial fraud to the tune of $7.2bn linked to his tenure.
Kyari had on Wednesday arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 2:15 p.m following his summon by the commission amid an ongoing probe into allegations of conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering.
Addressing newsmen before entering the EFCC’s custody for interrogation, Kyari maintaine that he has done his part by appearing before the commission.
“I have done my part; the EFCC must do theirs. When each of us does our duty without fear or favour, with honour, respect and commitment, Nigeria moves forward.” He said.
According to report, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had in August ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Kyari, following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.
The presiding judge, Justice Emeke Nwite granted the freeze order for 30 days, with an option for renewal, despite the anti-graft agency’s request for a 60-day period.
Nwite adjourned the matter to September 23 for a status report.