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EFCC grills fake official arrested by SSS

The EFCC spokesperson said that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

• August 28, 2024
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Gombe Zonal Directorate, have commenced an investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating as an official of the commission.

The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to him, the suspect was arrested on August 19, in the Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State by the State Security Services and handed over to the EFCC.

He said, “Items recovered at the point of arrest include: one fake EFCC ID card, some fake EFCC letterheads, one fake EFCC polo shirt and a fake Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML shirt. He will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.’’

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