Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday , raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja.
The raid comes amid allegations of fraud and misappropriation of N90bn intervention fund intended for the 2024 Hajj.
The raid, which took place at 11 a.m., resulted in the detention of NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatimah Usara, along with three other unidentified staff members. The operatives arrived with a valid warrant of arrest, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
The EFCC’s actions follow a previous raid by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the same commission, adding to the scrutiny surrounding NAHCON’s financial practices.
When contacted for a comment by Vanguard, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to provide an immediate response but indicated that further details regarding the arrests and the investigation would be shared in due course.
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