It was unclear what authority was relied on for the arrests, which could potentially escalate Nigeria’s desperation amid scramble to contain the value of the national currency.
Onumah decried lack of effective whistleblower protection compounded by ineffective access to laws
Ex-Governor Victor Attah is seeking N1.5 billion in damages in the defamation suit against ex-AGF Abubakar Malami.
HEDA, in its petition, which was copied to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, also cited several corruption allegations against Mr Malami.
A committee is investigating alleged loss of over $2 billion in revenue from illegal sale of 48 million barrel of crude oil export from 2015 including crude oil export from 2014.
Mr Malami said he was not privy to any documents involving him, adding that the auditor general of the federation had not also made documents available to him or his office.
“This will enable us to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of all key players in the sector.
Mr Malami made the assertion at the launch and public presentation of his autobiography on Thursday in Abuja.
The attorney-general accused the digital outlet of exaggerating his influence over matters concerning federal ministries, departments and agencies.
On Tuesday, Mr Malami took over a N1.84 billion money laundering suit against Nicholas Ashinze, a former military assistant to Sambo Dasuki and eight others.
