Malami had on Wednesday, December 21, given Magu 48 hours to respond to the allegations of corruption leveled against him.

"The query was dated December 19 and delivered to Magu on the same date," a source told the newspaper.

"It was stated in the query that he must respond within 48 hours."

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Magu's reply is however not yet known.