President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, appointed Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Magu’s appointment was preceded by the removal of Ibrahim Lamorde, who has been sent on pre-retirement leave ahead of the end of his tenure in February 2016.
From the statement released on the changes, by Femi Adesina, President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity; here are 5 things we learned about Magu.
1. Magu served as head of the EFCC’s Economic Governance Unit, EGU, during the tenure of Nuhu Ribadu as Chairman.
2. Magu was arrested on August 4, 2008 following allegations that police discovered EFCC files and a computer containing classified documents at his Abuja residence.
3. During his time at EFCC, he led investigations into the affairs of officials, including former Delta Governor, James Ibori, and current Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
4. Magu, who’s an Assistant Commissioner of Police, is a recipient of USG and London Metropolitan Police institute training.
5. Magu is believed to have worked with Ribadu to jail his brother-in-law and former Bank of the North chief, Shettima Bulama, who was later pardoned by former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.
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