Abacha loot
15 Apr 2024
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From the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) came a revelation that an investigation has uncovered how suspended officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development relooted Abacha recovered loot. EFCC in a statement by its Spokesperson Dele Oyewale also revealed that discreet investigations also opened other fraudulent dealings involving COVID-19…
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