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General News of Friday, 10 July 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Buhari approves Magu's suspension as EFCC acting chairman

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act & other relevant laws.

This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice made available to newsmen on Friday the 10th day of July, 2020.

According to the statement, President Buhari has also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, should take charge and oversee the activities of the Commission pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in that regards.