The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement on Friday that Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sentenced Wakil and the others to seven years’ imprisonment for conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretences.

According to him, the judgment was delivered on Thursday.

He explained that the convicted were prosecuted by the anti-graft agency for falsely obtaining N15m from one Bukar Kachalla of Hamiza Global Resources Limited under the guise of supplying three units of Chemistry Analyser Solar Energy Brand Model 1800 (UK version).

Wakil was said to have committed the offence while she was Chief Executive Officer of Complete Care and Aid Foundation.

The action was said to be contrary to Section 1(1) (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

“The judge sentenced them to seven years’ imprisonment without an option of fine each for the offence of obtaining money by false pretence.

“He ordered the convicts to jointly restitute the sum of N15,000,000 to their victim, in default of which they are to serve an additional five years’ prison term.”

Okechukwu, who was arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday, is being quizzed by anti-graft operatives while the agency was said to be on the hunt for his accomplices.

It was gathered that only his wife and family members were allowed to see him since he was taken into custody.

Our correspondent learnt that he may be granted administrative bail this week.

The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, could not be reached for comment on Sunday. Okechukwu’s arrest is coming weeks after his acolyte, Obinna Iyiegbu, known as Obi Cubana, was detained by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged drug dealing.

The facility is located at Iriebi in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.

EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.

The inferno affected most of the trucks parked in the premises.

The statement read, “There was a fire incident at the exhibit dump of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, located at Iriebi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday, March 14, 2022.

The incident which occurred in the early hours of the day, affected most of the trucks parked in the facility before the fire was put out by men of the Federal Fire Service.

“Secretary to the Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu, who was at the scene of the incident on Tuesday March 15, assured that investigation had commenced to determine the cause of the inferno, while measures will be put in place to safeguard all exhibit dumps across the country.”

Reports have it that the seizure of his travel document was to prevent him from leaving the country while under investigation. A source in the commission however claims he is yet to be released.

A source in the commission said “Obi Cubana has not been released, he is still having quality sessions with investigators over alleged money laundering running into millions of naira and tax fraud. He will be released when he has satisfactorily responded to all questions relating to his involvement in various illegal deals. As part of the investigation, his travel document has been temporarily seized pending the conclusion of investigations.”

The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed that Obi Cubana is still in custody and said he has no information on the seizure of his passport.

EFCC Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, made this known in a statement titled, ‘Bawa Is Hale and Hearty – EFCC’.

He said, “The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty. This clarification became necessary following an incident today September 16, 2021, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he was giving a goodwill message to the National Identity Day celebration, felt unwell and had to return to his seat.

“He has since received medical attention and is due back at his desk.”

The former housemate in the 2020 edition of BBNaija television reality show took to her Instastory almost immediately after the alleged raid on Monday to narrate the incident.

According to the star, the anti-graft officials allegedly broke into her house, saying they were after a suspected internet fraudster.

Dorathy wrote, “What is the need of being a citizen of this country if I can’t feel safe in my own house? It’s 5 am and I’m literally shaking and so upset right now. I feel like my head is about to explode, I’m numb. At 04:45 am, I heard a loud sound and voices followed after. I rush(ed) out almost naked to see 5 fully armed @officialefcc men in my living room and one of them saying, ‘oh na that big brother babe be this’. In my confused state, I’m trying to understand what in the hell was going on, why did they break my door? Then, one of them said they were looking for someone who ran into my estate and I should lock my door, stay indoors and not say a word. I’m shaking at this point and so confused because how exactly is this even okay? Still shaking, I’m trying to close my already broken door when my sister screamed my name and I ran back upstairs to see my mom almost have a panic attack. I have never felt so helpless in my whole life. @officialefcc you now break into people’s houses and jump estate fences all in the name of doing your job. Shame on you all.”

When contacted, EFCC Head of Media, and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, told our correspondent that he needed to make some findings before making any comment on the matter.

He said “I’ll find out. I can’t react to what I have not seen,”

The anti-graft agency had in a motion dated August 12, 2020, and marked FHC/L/CS/1069/2020, sought for the interim forfeiture of funds found in three bank accounts linked to the Lagos speaker.

The three bank accounts in Standard Chartered Bank are said to be a domiciliary, current and savings accounts.

EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren has also confirmed that Obasa was at the agency’s office for questioning. He said the speaker was being grilled over corruption allegations against him.

According to reports, Oyigbogare was found dead with two bottles of pesticide, Sniper, by his corpse. Confirming the incident, the Spokesman for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said the incident has been reported to the Edo state police command and investigation has commenced.

Uwujaren said “It is true that one of our operatives died. The police have begun an investigation into the matter and we hope to hear from them soon. That is all we can say for now,”