President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Chairman of theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Ibrahim Lamorde.Ibrahim Magu
Lamorde has been replaced by a former operative of the agency,Ibrahim Magu.
Here are 7 things you should know about Magu:
(1) He served as head of the EFCC’s Economic Governance Unit (EGU) during the tenure of Nuhu Ribadu as chairman
(2) Magu was arrested on August 4, 2008 following allegations that police discovered EFCC files and a computer containing classified documents at his Abuja residence.
(3) During his time at the EFCC, he led investigations into the affairs of officials including former Delta Governor James Ibori and current Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
(4) Magu is a recipient of USG and London Metropolitan Police institute training.
(5) He reportedly worked with Ribadu to jail his brother-in-law and former Bank of the North chief, Shettima Bulama. Bulama was later pardoned by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
(6) He is a member of the investigative committee convened by National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the procurement of arms in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now.
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Posted: at 10-11-2015 06:11 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
morgrawl231 at 10-11-2015 06:15 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Let em work first.....his action will judge...
Posted: at 10-11-2015 06:15 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
AmazingMarie at 10-11-2015 01:58 PM (8 years ago) (f)
am still watching how he will fare in this job because Nigeria is one nation that a good man suddenly become so bad. one begin to wonder what infiltrated the person.
Posted: at 10-11-2015 01:58 PM (8 years ago) | Hero