Ekweremadu Remanded In EFCC Custody

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, was on Tuesday taken into custody by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to reports, Ekweremadu was held by the anti-graft agency since 9am on Tuesday morning.

The reason for his arrest was, however, not disclosed as at the time of filing this report.

EFCC had invited Ekweremadu over allegation of money laundering in a letter dated July 24, 2018,

The anti-graft agency also asked Ekweremadu to appear at their office by 10:00 am on the same date.

The senior lawmaker’s home was besieged for several hours last week Tuesday by a combined team of policemen and operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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