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Suspended EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu Released From Detention

Suspended EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, has been released from detention

TrueTellsNigeria reports that the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was released from police custody on Wednesday evening after 10 days in detention.

The suspended EFCC boss was arrested on July 6, 2020, amid allegations of corruption and brought before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel. Magu was accused of being unable to account for the interest accrued to recovered funds of about N550bn.

Magu was also accused of insubordination and purchase of property in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

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