EFCC detains accountant general, 4 other govt officials

A source close to the investigation disclosed that the officials were allegedly detained for their roles as signatories to the state’s accounts.

The arrests, conducted on Thursday, October 31, at the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Office, have reportedly caused significant disruptions within the Edo government.

“Civil servant salaries, pensions, and other statutory payments have been halted due to this arrest,” a source stated.

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