Kogi Officials Voluntarily Report to EFCC Amid ₦46 Billion Corruption Probe
Two high-ranking officials from Kogi State, Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Oricha, reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters on Monday over allegations of corruption. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, as it reportedly encouraged the officials to cooperate with the investigation voluntarily.
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Last week, media reports revealed that the Federal High Court in Abuja had issued arrest orders for both officials concerning the alleged withdrawal of over ₦46 billion from Kogi State government bank accounts. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the court order in response to an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC, designated as suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/909/2024.
Hudu, the former cashier at the Kogi State Government House, and Oricha, the Director General of the Government House Administration, are at the center of these allegations, raising significant public concern.
Despite not receiving any formal warrant or invitation from the EFCC, unconfirmed sources suggest that their decision to present themselves at the EFCC headquarters aligns with the Kogi State government’s stance on upholding the rule of law. At the time of reporting, Hudu and Oricha were seen entering the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, marking a critical step in the ongoing investigation.
The outcome of this high-profile case remains to be seen as the investigation unfolds.
