Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation

₦80bn Fraud: EFCC Nabs Nigeria’s Accountant General, Idris

₦80bn Fraud: EFCC Nabs Nigeria’s Accountant General, Idris

The Nigerian Social media sphere was ablaze with reactions as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris for an alleged ₦80,000,000,000 (eighty billion naira) fraud that involves the loss of some funds that were unaccounted for.

EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren announced this in a statement on Monday.

The spokesman said EFCC operatives took Idris into custody for alleged massive fraud. The top official is accused of diversion of funds and money laundering to the tune of ₦80billion.

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