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EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Titilayodeji13(m): 9:09pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arrested a former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, over the Nigerian Immigration recruitment scam in which no fewer than 20 job seekers died. Also arrested by the anti-graft agency were former Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Anaesthesia Nwaobia, and a deputy director who allegedly facilitated the scam. A source at the commission, who cannot be named because she is not authorised to speak on the matter, told PREMIUM TIMES the three suspects were picked up in the evening. “They were brought into the commission’s headquarters today and will be arraigned on a 12-count charge in the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday,” the source said. Some of the charges against Mr. Moro and his colleagues include obtaining by false pretence, procurement offences, corrupt practices and money laundering. At least nine job seekers died on March 15, 2014 at the Abuja National Stadium while scrambling to secure seats for a recruitment test into the Nigerian Immigration Service. The stampede ensued after the over 200,000 job seekers scrambled through a poorly organized barricade at the stadium. In Port Harcourt, Rivers State, four applicants died from the stampede while 12 others sustained injuries and were rushed to Rivers government-owned Braithwaite Memorial Hospital. After the March 15 tragedy, several Nigerians demanded the resignation or dismissal of Mr. Moro and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, David Parradang, as well as their criminal prosecution for involuntary homicide. They were accused of putting in place a sham recruitment process that enabled the interior ministry to extort at least N520 million in compulsory levy imposed on applicants. The minister, who initially blamed impatience and refusal by applicants to abide by instructions for the tragedy, later accepted responsibility for the incident. He, however, refused to step down. Speaking on a Channels TV’s breakfast programme, Sunrise, on October 20, 2014, Mr. Moro made it clear he would not resign, saying he would rather stay put in office to clear the mess caused by the incidence. “The point at which we are now is not about resignation. That time has gone,” Mr. Morro said in response to a question over why he refused to quit. “At the time (people were calling for his resignation), I think emotions were very high. I was in the eye of a storm. “At that time, a lot of options were on the table… The issue is do you resign or do you stay to sort out the problem that have been created? “I decided that staying and mopping up the mess caused by the lack of proper implementation of our plans is better. That’s the point we are now.” The minister said Nigerians should consider the tragedy as an accident which he too did not plan for or envisage. “I also have families. I didn’t set out on that journey knowing that accident would occur that would lead to the death of human beings. “We took everything into proper perspective. If we had succeeded, a few Nigerians would have congratulated us for the job well done.” http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/198842-breaking-efcc-arrests-ex-minister-abba-moro-two-others-2014-immigration-recruitment-scam.html 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by braine(m): 9:16pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Long overdue. Its good to have someone do what the Ineffectual buffoon didn't have the balls to do. They didn't even deem it fit to return money of poor hustling youths! Can't believe Jonathan allowed that man to remain there. 123 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Kockane(m): 9:18pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Crucify him!!! 44 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by MrFairplay4ume(m): 9:18pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
And the fight continues !!! Long over due! I recalled how some corpers then silently applied for this scam without notifying other corpers only to come back lamenting on their agony! I couldn't help laugh that day. This man need to go through the agony he made graduates went through didn't pity him at al. 65 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Laryne(m): 9:19pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
At least he has worked with David Mark to reclaim his mandate...he can go and answer for his crimes now... 12 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Ecoterrorism(f): 9:21pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Bring them to book and jail them if found guilty. But why did they act after David Mark flogged APC in senatorial election and Abba Moro was the campaign director 46 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by rottennaija(m): 9:21pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
The best news of 2016 so far 48 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by jane0000(f): 9:24pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Long overdue if u ask me. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by amaechi1: 9:31pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Before you know it some shallow minded people, who cried fowl when the crimes were committed will start to shout witch hunting. Forgetting that soul have been lost and the families are still nursing the demise of their love one. They should have their day in court and if found guilt book their place in kuje prison. 78 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by saints2(f): 9:32pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
At last.... 2 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by FastShipping: 9:33pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Despite the cloud over Abba Moro, Jonathan allowed him to stay as minister and vigorously campaigned for Jonathan's re-election. Shameful. 97 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by oduastates: 9:34pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
This guy's charge should not only be corruption , They should throw the entire book at him 1 murder 2 attempted mirder 3Accessory to murder 4 Assualt and battery for the beatings 5 Bribery and corruption 6 misuse of office 7 conspiracy with intent to defraud. 85 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by highpriest4: 9:38pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Plenty arrest No conviction 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:39pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Abba Moro's arrest and prosecution is a welcome development and a victory for humanity. 58 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by aresa: 9:44pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Forget about Metuh and many of the other arrests and prosecutions, this particular arrest right here I'm extra happy about. 74 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by ClintonObaji(m): 9:44pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Good, Mr Moro should sit well on the floor and wait so that we can quickly look into the matter. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by ckmayoca: 9:44pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Ecoterrorism: I no like hearing jail them cos nigeria govt no get liver to jail any of his ex official na only OBJ get the mind. Dis one na just to disgrace am small and let him be as usual. 5 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by DankemzI(m): 9:46pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Way to go... |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by enkay2go(f): 9:48pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Its only arrest,pay some millions for bail and go. When are they going to convict someone? 6 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Elnino4ladies: 9:53pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Long overdue 2 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by satelliteDISH(m): 9:54pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
he should be prosecuted 1 Like |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Gbawe: 10:00pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Wonderful development !!!! This is one case that must be followed to the end with a lengthy sentence handed out to the worthless and callous Moro. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by BlackPeni5: 10:03pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Buhari will also go to jail in due course for killing innocent protesters. So happy for the precedence this government is setting. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Nobody: 10:06pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
aresa:If only the ineffectual Magu will be diligent about his job for once. 4 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by codedguy1(m): 10:10pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
One of jonathans major blunders. 11 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by MVLOX(m): 10:11pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Titilayodeji13: best news of the day......... make e suffer like innocent jobless Nigerians 12 Likes |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Pidggin(f): 10:12pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Let Burutai also be investigated for killing almost 700 people 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by blazetitov: 10:15pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
That's what am talking about! Despite all the hues and cries about the atrocities of the former minister's activities, the ineffectual turned a blind eye. Thank God for PMB, Nigeria would have become a banana republic. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by jayloms: 10:16pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
Finally!! A government with the political will steps in and things are happening the way they should. I personally pray for justice to see the light of day in this case. *modified * From comments so far, I can see we all agree on this one, regardless of our political leanings. Impressive!!! 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by bigerboy200: 10:17pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
at last...Leaving this man stay on as a minister was the height of 'our Hero's cluelessness... 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EFCC Arrests Abba Moro, Others Over 2014 Immigration by Gbawe: 10:21pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
codedguy1: Indeed. The excesses of Moro, culminating in the death of many Nigerian youths, is one of the best example of the morally bankrupt and very wicked Government GEJ was running. Moro was not even sacked or probed by GEJ !!!! In fact Moro was so comfortable under GEJ that he was bragging, 7 months after the tragedy, he would not resign or leave his Ministerial position (see below). Moro should be jailed and the keys thrown away. Ditto for GEJ. These guys got away with a lot of wicked and inhuman acts against ordinary and helpless Nigerians. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/169785-immigration-recruitment-tragedy-why-i-wont-resign-abba-moro.html 21 Likes |
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