The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that Osita Okechukwu, Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) has been released after being detained over fraud allegations.
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The VON DG who was questioned for allegedly embezzling N1.3 billion, arrived at EFCC headquarters in Abuja on January 29 around 1:30 pm following an invitation regarding a case bordering on alleged conspiracy, abuse of office, and misappropriation of public funds.
EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed on Saturday February 5 that he has been released.
Uwujaren who confirmed that Osita was “released on Monday“, added that investigation will continue.
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