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EFCC Recovers Over N248 Billion and Seizes Assets from Nigerian Fraudsters in Canada
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced significant recoveries amounting to N248.75 billion, $105.42 million, £53,133, €172,547, and other foreign currencies, including ¥74,859 in Chinese Yuan and CFA 7,821,375 West African Francs, between October 18, 2023, and October 18, 2024.
Chairman Olukoyede highlighted a notable international asset recovery on September 6, when the EFCC returned $180,300 and 53 vehicles to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). These assets, taken from Nigerian fraudsters who targeted Canadian citizens, included $164,000 belonging to a victim named Elena Bogomas and $16,300 to Sandra Butler.
Olukoyede also revealed ongoing high-profile corruption cases, with four former governors—Yahaya Bello, Abdulfatah Ahmed, Willie Obiano, and Darius Ishaku—facing charges.
Former ministers Saleh Mamman and Olu Agunloye are also under prosecution, while former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika is on trial for alleged fraud involving N5.8 billion and N2.8 billion.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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