{"id":45384,"date":"2016-01-07T00:38:30","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T23:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=45384"},"modified":"2016-01-07T00:38:30","modified_gmt":"2016-01-06T23:38:30","slug":"more-influential-nigerians-will-be-arrested-and-prosecuted-soon-efcc-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/more-influential-nigerians-will-be-arrested-and-prosecuted-soon-efcc-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"More Influential Nigerians Will Be Arrested And Prosecuted Soon \u2013 EFCC boss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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More influential Nigerians who have been linked to corrupt practices would soon be arrested and arraigned in court, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Mr. Magu also assured that Nigerians would be kept abreast of all ongoing investigations by the commission.
\nThe EFCC boss, who disclosed this during an interactive session with Online Publishers and broadcast personalities in Abuja, said \u201cAs we speak, many more influential Nigerians are on the radar of the EFCC and, in the coming weeks, they would have their days in court\u201d.
\nHe said since assumption of office in the last two months, he has approached the job with renewed vigour by re-ordering the commission\u2019s priorities.
\nAccording to him, \u201cThe effect of this, which is obvious for all to see is the investigation, arrest and prosecution of some of the most powerful forces in Nigeria, who have questions to answer on their stewardship whilst in office.
\n\u201cA former National Security Adviser, former ministers, former governors, serving and retired military men, a media mogul and several others are among those we have called to answer critical questions posed as to the management of our commonwealth,\u201d he said.
\nMr. Magu, therefore, vowed that no Nigerian would be treated as sacred cow as far as the fight against corruption was concerned, expressing delight that he has the \u201cbacking of all the arms of government\u201d.
\nHe however called on the media especially the Online Publishers to partner with the commission by blowing the whistle when necessary.
\n\u201cThe media occupy a vantage position to help or hamper the war on corruption in Nigeria. I quite appreciate the importance of the media as a vehicle for social transformation.
\n\u201cThe EFCC needs you; Nigeria needs your critical support if we are to make any headway in this important campaign against corruption.
\n\u201cMy plea for your support is underscored by my understanding that the forces which we are battling are powerful and some of them may want to use all platforms of the media to distract and derail us.
\n\u201cIf and when they do come to you, please, allow the ethics of your profession, your conscience and overriding national interest be your guide,\u201d the EFCC boss appealed.<\/p>\n

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