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Anti-graft agency restricts visitation to detained politicians

Gbenga Bada

November 5, 2016 6:24 PM

The EFCC has restricted the visitations and use of phones to detained politicians and suspects in its custody.

EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reportedly placed a ban on all visits.

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According to a report by Daily Post, the ban is coming following the release of ex-Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro and ex-presidential spokesman, Rueben Abati.

It was reported that the anti-graft agency has also banned suspects and inmates from making phone calls to their lawyers and family member.

It was further gathered that the decision made by EFCC is as a result of numerous solidarity visits to politicians and suspects in custody, including Bala Mohammed and Femi Fani-Kayode.