Breaking: Diezani's husband arrested in Abuja

Breaking: Diezani's husband arrested in Abuja

Sahara Reporters obtained the information that the husband of the controversial former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Mr. Amaechina Madueke was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Breaking: Diezani's husband arrested in Abuja

Madueke reportedly was arraigned this morning by the operatives of the anti-graft commission in Abuja for laundering more than $600,000 via his personal accounts.

An EFCC source said: “Mr. Madueke was arrested this morning in Abuja and released on administrative bail.”

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The agency also confiscated Mr. Madueke’s passport and placed him under caution.

Alison-Madueke was arrested last year in London for financial crimes. However, the former minister was later granted the bail. Diezani headed the petroleum industry in Nigeria during the government of Goodluck Jonathan.

Source: Legit.ng

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