The UK government issued a
statement on Sunday to the effect that former Governor of Delta state, James
Onanefe Ibori was deported to Nigeria following the conclusion of his jail term
in Britain.
The statement released revealed that British officials would
continue the legal process to confiscate the looted proceeds of Ibori, which he
stole from Nigeria and return it back to the Federal Government.
The statement has obtained
by SaharaReporters, reads;
“Having been jailed for his
crimes in the UK and served his sentence, Mr. Ibori has now been returned to
Nigeria. The UK will continue to pursue, vigorously, the legal process to
confiscate and return to Nigeria, Ibori’s criminal assets. The UK is determined
to lead the way in a coordinated global effort to bring the corrupt to justice.
“That is why it was vital
we sent a clear message to the world that James Ibori, a man who stole millions
from the Nigerian Government and laundered those proceeds in the UK, has been
held to account. Mr. Ibori’s return will not prevent prosecutors from pursuing
confiscation proceedings against him.”
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