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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Kogi State Government has disclosed that two of its officials are in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner of Information in the state, Kingsley Fanwo, said the reason for their invitation was not disclosed, adding that it may not be unconnected with ongoing investigations of present and past officials.
Recall that the immediate past governor of Kofi State, Yahaya Bello, was declared wanted by the anti-graft agency for allegedly diverting N80 billion. He has since gone into hiding.
Fanwo said the officials honoured the invitation as law abiding citizens.
“The Kogi State Government can confirm that two of her officials are currently at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja to honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
“We have not been told the specific details about their invitation, but it may not be unconnected to the ongoing investigations regarding some present and former government officials.
“We hope that the EFCC will respond to the patriotic action of the officials by remaining professional in conducting their investigations.
“As a government, we are always prepared to cooperate with anti-graft agencies to prove our transparency and retain the confidence of our development partners who have consistently given us awards in recognition of our unflinching transparency, accountability and probity,” he said.
