Ripples Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into the content of an audiotape released by one of its operatives, Mohammed Idris, on the influence of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on the anti-graft agency.
In the leaked tape, Idris, who is a police officer seconded to the EFCC, revealed how the AGF allegedly compromised cases of corruption in the country.
He specifically mentioned Malami as the one in charge of the EFCC, saying the minister had ordered the unfreezing of “big accounts” investigated by the commission.
He said: “Malami now controls the EFCC. The commission is in his hands. Once Malami speaks, the account will be unfrozen…
