BREAKING: Accountant-General suspended from office over N80 billion Fraud
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris has been suspended indefinitely from office following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes, EFCC over N80 billion Fraud.
He was suspended on Wednesday by Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning.
It was reported that Idris was picked up by EFCC operatives in Kano and moved to Abuja on Monday after being found culpable in a multi-billion naira fraud involving the ward of Bogus contracts.
Several companies Idris awarded contracts to and used in laundering over N80 billion in public funds have reportedly been linked to his family members and associates.
His arrest became necessary after he was summoned repeatedly for interrogation but failed to honour invitations.
Details later….
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