Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nigeria have arrested a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, over an alleged N700 billion fraud.
Emmanuel, who served as governor between 2015 and 2023, reportedly arrived at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, following an invitation from the anti-graft agency.
Punch reports that a source in the agency said Emmanuel was arrested after honouring the EFCC’s invitation to answer allegations of money laundering, diversion of funds, and stealing.
