The AGF, in a
statement issued by his spokesman, Umar Gwandu, said the president also
approved the appointment of Mohammed Umar, as the acting chairman.
The Attorney
General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Friday
confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of
Ibrahim Magu as acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC.
According to
the statement, the suspension of Magu was to allow for unhindered inquiry by
the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and
other relevant laws.
Malami said
Umar would be in charge of the EFCC pending the conclusion of the ongoing
investigation and further directives in that regards.
“President
Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag.
Chairman EFCC in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential
Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws.
“President
Muhammadu Buhari has also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations,
Mohammed Umar, should take charge and oversee the activities of the Commission
pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in
that regards,” Malami said in the statement.
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