EFCC arrests accountant-general Ahmed Idris over N80 billion loot
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022, arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, in connection with the diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80 billion.
The Commission’s verified intelligence showed that the AGF raked off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates.
The funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja. Mr Idris was arrested after failing to honour invitations by the EFCC to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent acts.
Mr Idris was first appointed as accountant-general on June 25, 2015, by President Muhammadu Buhari. He was reappointed for a second term in 2019.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
FUD expels 11 students, rusticates 23 for examination malpractice
According to the school, the 23 rusticated students would miss two academic semesters.
Lagos
Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to religious harmony in Lagos
Mr Sanwo-Olu urged members of the church to remain steadfast in evangelism and compassionate service.
Lagos
Lagos, NURTW, RTEANÂ partner to modernise informal public transport
He called on transport unions to actively collaborate, participate in and support the initiative.
States
Military declares senior ISWAP terrorists wanted, announces N60 million rewardÂ
The military urged the public to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts
States
Sustained pressure forced 17 JAS family members to surrender in Borno: Military
He said that the first incident occurred at about 9:15 a.m. on August 4, 2026.
States
Three family members killed by gunmen in Plateau, says groupÂ
He stated that the aged mother had lost all her five sons to violent attacks.
