EFCC discovers $1m in ex-CDS' home
It seems the former military chief, has a soft spot for properties, because so many properties have been reportedly listed in his name.
Alex Badeh
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According to Punch, an EFCC source said “We have seized several properties belonging to Badeh. A few days ago, we returned to the mansion located at 6, Ogun River Street, Maitama.
“In the presence of several witnesses, including neighbours, we searched the house and recovered $1m in cash. The money has been lodged as evidence.”
The EFCC had earlier accused Badeh of laundering N3.9b from the accounts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) between January and December 2013.
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The anti-graft agency also revealed that the former CDS used N1.4b belonging to the Airforce, to buy a mansion in Abuja.
It seems the former military chief, has a soft spot for properties,because so many properties have been reportedly listed in his name.
Reports say the property on 6, Ogun River Street, Maitama.is worth N1.1b
The ex-CDS’ family called for his release from EFCC custody saying he had surgery on his spine and was also suffering from a kidney condition.
Badeh has also been linked to a N4.4b fraudin the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
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