A member of the House of Representatives, Herman Hembe has said suspended lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin fled the country because anti-graft agencies were investigating him for corruption.

Jibrin on Monday had said he would not return to Nigeria after he received an award in London because of alleged threats to his life.

But He be in a statement said the claim was “laughable and foolish”.

“My attention has been drawn to a statement issued by the suspended member Abdulmumin Jibrin who has fled to United Kingdom,” the statement read.

“Jibrin’s allegation that his life is under threat is laughable and foolish. I understand that the anti-graft agencies are closing in on him  with their investigation into his past deeds.

“He might have got the hint of his possible and prosecution and decided to flee while raising false alarm.

“May I remind him that no matter where he goes justice will surely catch up with him as there is no hiding place for criminals in our today’s world.”

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