The Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC, has explained its own side of the story after it was alleged
that the commission raided the farm of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria,
Walter Onnoghen on Saturday.
Operatives of the commission, a
cameraman and policemen were said to have raided Justice Onnoghen’s farms
located in the Masaka area of Nasarawa State around 3 pm on Saturday and
allegedly searched the entire premises for more than three hours.
But in a telephone conversation
with Channels Television, EFCC’s spokesman, Mr. Tony Orilade, denied being
aware of any search by operatives of the agency on the property reportedly
linked to the suspended CJN.
The denial comes barely 24 hours
after the EFCC dismissed reports of raiding Justice Onnoghen’s residence.
According to the anti-graft
agency, it never went to the CJN’s house.
There were also reports about an
invitation from the EFCC to the CJN, however, the EFCC said it did not extend
any such invitation.
While describing these reports as
‘fake news’, the anti-graft agency urged Nigerians to disregard all unfounded
claims and be rest assured that the commission will fight corruption in line
with the agency’s mandate.
Justice Onnoghen is facing six
charges bordering on failure to declare his assets and operating a domiciliary
account, among other charges.
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