In a report by Punch Newspaper, Mrs Fani-Kayode was detained on Monday afternoon, October 17, 2016 at about 3pm when she had gone to an Access Bank branch for a financial transaction.
Ex-minister's wife reportedly detained by EFCC
Wife of Femi Fani Kayode has been reportedly detained by the men of the EFCC in Ado Ekiti for charges yet to be disclosed.
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The report further alleged that the ex-Minsiter's wife was in Ekiti, on the invitation of the state's governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose.
Mrs. Fani-Kayode was reportedly delayed by the Access Bank officials, who acted on the instructions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The ex-Miss United Nations was also reported to have been detained alongside her eight-month-old baby, who was with her during her arrest.
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There are no words yet from her husband, Gov Fayose and the EFCC.
On Friday, October15,2016, the EFCC filed fresh charges of money laundering against the ex-minister having investigated him for the transaction of certain N26m.
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