The EFCC arrested Andrew Uchi, SGF Akume’s aide, for alleged corruption and money laundering.
Nigeria News Nalin The report said that the private assistant of the federal government secretary (SGF), Senator George Akume, and Andrew Uchi are currently investigating the billions of Naira allegations of corruption, bribery, bribery and money laundering in the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that as of Sunday, UCHI was still hosted by EFCC.
Earlier reports suggest that UCHI is assisting anti-grafting agencies in probing allegations involving corruption, bribery and money laundering, with the estimated amount involved at around N10 billion.
“It could be more than 10 billion guilds, or no more than that, but I know EFCC officials are still questioning himsources told Sahahara people.
Sources further revealed that UCHI has been detained by the EFCC since Monday, March 10, 2025, with the petition claiming that he has acquired property worth over N6 billion in Abuja, Jos (Plateau State) and Makurdi, Gboko, Gboko and Benue State and Naira of Makurdi and Makurdi and Benue State Talka Regional Government Areas.
The report also shows that two change operators are under investigation in connection with the so-called money laundering program. Most of the funds traced back to UCHI were reportedly conducted through transactions at these companies.
Investigators reportedly found that in less than two years, about N1.6 billion was used to buy luxury cars through four banks.
But, Bar. Joseph AdejohUCHI’s legal counsel and media aides have urged the public to ignore the reports.
Saharareporter failed to contact EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale. However, a source confirmed to the news media:The EFCC allegations about corruption are still questioning Uchi. ”
