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

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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