EFCC confirms release of VON DG after he was detained over N1.3bln fraud

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has confirmed that Osita Okechukwu, Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) has been released after being detained over fraud allegations.

The VON Osita Okechukwu was questioned for allegedly embezzling N1.3 billion, arrived at EFCC headquarters in Abuja on January 29 around 1:30 pm following an invitation regarding a case bordering on alleged conspiracy, abuse of office, and misappropriation of public funds.

Spokesperson of the EFCC Mr Wilson Uwujaren confirmed on Saturday February 5 that the VON DG has been released In monday adding that the investigation will continue.