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EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by feedthenation(m): 5:08pm On Jul 30, 2015
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency [NIMASA], Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi, two weeks after he was fired from his post.

A source in NIMASA told PREMIUM TIMES Mr. Akpobolokemi was arrested in Lagos Thursday morning and was detained at the Lagos office of the EFCC in the Ikoyi area of the city.

“He was taken in this morning around 10 a.m.,” the NIMASA insider said. “Some of our other officials have also been summoned while EFCC operatives have been conducting discreet investigation here. There is tension everywhere.

“One of our people just returned from EFCC and he told me the former DG is still there, sweating profusely as he was being questioned by investigators.”

Our source said while at NIMASA headquarters, EFCC operatives asked questions about some curious multibillion naira transactions approved by Mr. Akpobolokemi, especially during the dying days of the last administration.

“For instance, they wanted to know how a whooping N13 billion was spent on the acquisition of land for the permanent site of the Nigerian Maritime University in Delta,” our source said.

“They also asked about other transactions they believed were fraudulent, including transfers of millions of dollars from NIMASA accounts to other accounts.”

The spokesperson for the EFCC could not be reached for comments. He did not answer multiple calls as well as a text message to his telephone.

But an official in the prosecution unit of the EFCC in Lagos confirmed that Mr. Akpobolokemi was brought into the complex on Thursday morning.

“I’m aware he is with us but I don’t have details about the case against him or what investigators are asking him,” said the official, who cannot be named because he has no permission to speak to journalists on the matter.

President Muhammadu Buhari had on July 16 sacked Mr. Akpobolokemi and directed him to immediately hand over all government property in his possession and vacate office.

There have been several allegations of financial impropriety against NIMASA during Mr. Akpobolokemi’s tenure, including those which suggested the agency funded the lavish lifestyles of some Niger Delta militants and bankrolled most of the hate campaigns against Mr. Buhari in the run-up to the 2015 elections.

In 2012, the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, accused the maritime agency of failing to render its audited accounts from 2007 to 2011.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/187509-exclusive-efcc-arrests-sacked-nimasa-boss-over-alleged-multibillion-naira-fraud.html

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Yehman(m): 5:08pm On Jul 30, 2015
Incase. Someone should remind me ... So that I can modify

I just dey hit FTC like mad thèse days. I need work be that.

Meanwhile, what about the huge money collected from top polithiefcians like James Ibori, Alameyesieya and co

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by kodlins(f): 5:09pm On Jul 30, 2015
Not just to arrest.


Build strong cases that will lead to prosecution

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by feedthenation(m): 5:10pm On Jul 30, 2015
Seems EFCC have got their mojo back, with all the arrests lately...

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Beremx(f): 5:11pm On Jul 30, 2015
Nice one!
All those who squandered our nation's money must not be left unpunished.
God bless our President.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by MabraO: 5:11pm On Jul 30, 2015
Waiting for children of hate to come nd comment

Btw. TTC

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by BeeBeeOoh(m): 5:18pm On Jul 30, 2015
EFCC the legalized arm of criminals..

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by nickxtra(m): 5:33pm On Jul 30, 2015
One of the set of people allowed by President Jonathan to do anything they so wanted with public funds, while he turns blind eyes to them, no matter the public outcry. Really pissed off by the acts of these dudes.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by CR77(f): 6:46pm On Jul 30, 2015
Until EFCC arrest Theodore Orji, Tinubu, Amaechi, Orji Uzor Kalu, Atiku and OBJ are made to face justice, I'll never take there fight against corruption serious in nigeria

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Trackango: 6:46pm On Jul 30, 2015
This is serious

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Nobody: 6:47pm On Jul 30, 2015
Let the hunting begin!!! Mo pa ilu fun yin

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Wisdomkosi(m): 6:47pm On Jul 30, 2015
Sack or no Sack, it doesn't concern me. Because I no go see any money wey dem collect from the guy

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Xzbit91: 6:48pm On Jul 30, 2015
operation keep the nation clean

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by natas22: 6:48pm On Jul 30, 2015
Buhari fighting corruption since the beginning of time
www.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Nobody: 6:48pm On Jul 30, 2015
Like seriously, why re they keen on nailing em. Workers ve not been paid in alota states.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Ngasky(m): 6:49pm On Jul 30, 2015
part one! stealing is now corruption it is time to face the music. all criminals should be made to account for their deeds.
pls EFCC shine your beam on Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Kebbi. a claear case of stealing by the immediate past government of Dakingari

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by megabite(m): 6:49pm On Jul 30, 2015
God will see us through
Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by ennysuccess(m): 6:49pm On Jul 30, 2015
Na wa o



Proudly Ebiran Proudly Kogite Proudly Nigerian

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by chesterlee(m): 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2015
Witch hunting

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Nobody: 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2015
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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by DankemzI(m): 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2015
There have been several allegations of financial impropriety against NIMASA during Mr. Akpobolokemi’s tenure, including those which suggested the agency funded the[b] lavish lifestyles of some Niger Delta militants and bankrolled most of the hate campaigns against Mr. Buhari in the run-up to the 2015 elections.[/b]

I thought reasons would be looting of the nation's treasury!
So it's now boko haram's tenure to live lavishly via Amnesty with our Oil Money?

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by olive2000: 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2015
Eat alone and die alone undecided
Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by bigerboy200: 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2015
Nairaland wailing wailers,where una dey Food don show ohhh....

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by topsyg5: 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2015
Efcc continue oooo waillers must sing oo

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by distinguished1(m): 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2015
eya, Canji Canji Canji, heavy wind don blow; fowl Nyash don't open. Hmmm, I can't imagine how a BIG MAN sweats when being quizzed by EFCC.
Have anyone noticed recently that efcc is quizzing somebody each day? Where is the Audacity coming from?
Wailer! over to you.

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by Jarchi(m): 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2015
One day alarm go low
Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by koolpal(m): 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2015
the wailers will tell u its witchhunt... wailing until kworupsion is at the barest minimum...

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by boolet: 6:52pm On Jul 30, 2015
The convictions should make more headlines ASAP.
Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by jamoscofield(m): 6:52pm On Jul 30, 2015
oho I go comment if I snap finish

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by MizTyna(f): 6:52pm On Jul 30, 2015
Great! More of this to come i hope. But we just dont want arresting oh,they should also refund every single penny and add 10% interest

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by butanepro(m): 6:52pm On Jul 30, 2015
Wailing wailers....... Food Don set berekete

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Re: EFCC Arrests Sacked NIMASA Boss Over Alleged Multibillion Naira Fraud by zinosleek(m): 6:53pm On Jul 30, 2015
One wonder with how the last last administration allows the looting at all levels of government parastatals, what would have been left of of Nigeria by 2019. The problem with GEJ administration was the free allowed looting at all levels without fear

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