Controversy yesterday trailed the alleged detention of former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud.
He was said to have honoured the commission’s invitation by reporting at its office on Wednesday in Abuja, where he was detained.
The anti-graft commission reportedly invited Ishaku immediately after he left office but was unable to honour it on health grounds.
But last Wednesday, he reportedly turned up at the commission’s office and was detained till yesterday.
Reports emerged that on Friday contacted the spokesperson of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, he said he was not aware of the commission’s quizzing of Ishaku.
Uwujaren said, “I am not aware of his visit to the commission’s headquarters or arrest by the commission. I have not seen the report.”
Reports gathered in Jalingo that the former governor arrived at the Abuja office of the EFCC at exactly 11:17 am on Wednesday and was accompanied by a few of his security aides.
It was learnt that Ishaku was questioned on issues concerning funds amounting to N80 billion, part of which accrued to the state during the eight years of his administration.
