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N1.3b: VON DG, Osita Okechukwu in EFCC net over alleged fund misappropriation

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu.

Okechukwu was reportedly detained on Saturday over a case of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N1.3billion.

He  was said to have arrived the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja, the nation’s capital at about 1.30pm to honour an invitation.

As of press time, the DG was still with the operatives of the agency .

EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren who also confirmed the invitation of the VON boss , also declined further comment.

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