The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, in connection with the ongoing probe of a former Aviation Minister, Sen. Stella Oduah.
It was learnt the interrogation was based on N780 million out of a lump sum allocated to a rehabilitation project in Sen. Oduah’s ministry allegedly traced to a company in which Sen. Anyim has interest.
Sen. Anyim was yet to be released as at the time of filing this report.
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A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “The EFCC on Sunday commenced the interrogation of a former Senate President, Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim in a case of corruption and diversion of public funds.
“Anyim who arrived the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Jabi, Abuja around 3pm, was currently being grilled by a team of operatives.
“ The interrogation is tied to the corruption and money laundering case involving former Aviation Minister and serving senator, Senator Stella Oduah.
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“Part of the rehabilitation funds to the tune of N780 million were allegedly traced to a company in which Sen. Anyim has interest.”
Contacted, the Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said he has not been briefed on the matter.