VON Boss, Osita Okechukwu Lands In EFCC’s Net Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Saturday detained the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Mr Osita Okechukwu, over a case of conspiracy, abuse of office and alleged misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N1.3bn.

He was said to have arrived the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja at about 1.30pm to honour an invitation but was detained and interrogated.

VON Boss, Osita Okechukwu Lands In EFCC’s Net Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

“Osita Okechukwu, an All Progressives Congress chieftain, was consequently detained and interrogated about his alleged involvement in the fraud. He is still in custody as we speak,” a source stated.

The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the invitation of the VON chief executive but declined to provide further details.