Buhari approves suspension of EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has accredited the suspension of the boss of the nation’s anti-graft company, Ibrahim Magu days after he appeared an investigative panel.

The Nigerian Authorities mentioned Magu’s suspension is to “permit for unhindered inquiry” by the panel investigating allegations of corruption in opposition to the performing chairman of the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC).

“EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, ought to take cost and oversee the actions of the Fee pending the conclusion of the continuing investigation and additional directives in that regards,” Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Particular Assistant on Media and Public Relations within the Workplace of the Legal professional-Normal of the Federation and Minister of Justice, mentioned in an announcement on Friday.