Buhari approves suspension of Magu
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an official said on Friday in Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari with suspended acting chairman of EFCC , Ibrahim Magu. [Igberetv]
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“It is in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws.”
Gwandu added that the President also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, take charge of the Commission.
“Umar is to oversee the activities of the Commission pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in that regard,” he said.
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