Ex-Anambra gov Ngige in EFCC’s custody, ex-aide alleges

File Photo: Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige

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A former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has reportedly been taken into custody by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Ngige was said to have been taken into custody by the EFCC at his Abuja residence on Wednesday evening.

This development comes less than a month after Ngige’s convoy was violently attacked in Anambra State, an attack that left two persons injured—among them a police orderly—while one individual, a passer-by was killed.

Although, Ngige was not in the convoy at the time of the attack.

Earlier today, unverified reports circulated on social media alleging that the former minister was abducted from his residence.

However, in a brief statement posted online, in reaction to the reports, Fred Chukwuelobe, a former media aide to Ngige during his tenure as governor, clarified the situation.

Chukwuelobe wrote on Facebook partly, “Ngige is with the EFCC. Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, is with the EFCC. More details later.”

Meanwhile, PUNCH Online reports that the EFCC has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.

More details to follow

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