Alleged N8bn Fraud: EFCC Arrests Fmr Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, a story sighted on Punch has said.

The arrest is allegedly over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe.

Sirika arrived the Federal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm and immediately underwent interrogation.

His arrest centres on alleged fraudulent contracts awarded by him to a company known as Engirios Nigeria Limited, owned by his younger sibling, Abubakar Sirika.

The report quoting Impeccable anti-graft sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the arrest, stating:

“Yes, that was Hadi Sirika who was taken into our FCT custody. He is currently meeting with EFCC investigators over the alleged N8,069,176,864.00 aviation ministry contract fraud,” a source revealed.

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“The N8,069,176,864.00 aviation ministry contract fraud was carried out in connivance with his younger brother, Abubakar Sirika, through the latter’s company.”, another source reportedly noted,