Corrupt Govs: EFCC hints on huge arrests, prosecution after May 29 hand over

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed plans to go after some outgoing governors and other public officials after the May 29 handing over.

EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who disclosed this on Thursday in an exclusive interview with Daily Trust specifically said more arrests would be made immediately after May 29.

He asid, “God willing, come May and June, we are going to make some huge arrests and commence huge prosecutions of people.

According to Bawa, the public office holders who may not be leaving the offices this year, would still be tracked down whenever their tenures expire.

“And for those people that are not going to be leaving in May, whenever they are leaving, we will be waiting for them to ensure that justice is done,” he added

The EFCC boss also revealed that about two ministries are currently being investigated over misappropriation of funds.

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