The former
minister of petroleum resources under the immediate past government, Diezani
Alison-Madueke has been reported to be guilty of another offence.
This was made
known by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft
agency said during its ongoing war against corruption, it discovered that the
former petroleum minister is alleged to own an $18m mansion While explaining
further, it was learnt that the mansion is located in Asokoro area of Abuja,
Federal Capital Territory, and is valued at $18million with furnishings inside
estimated to cost at least $2 million, as well as having a bulletproof gym.
The EFCC
explained that it discovered $18m mansion, while granting a recent interview to
Al-Jazeerah, with various jewelleries and huge sums of money reportedly found from
some of the corrupt government officials.
Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC boss, who spoke at the interview said: “We have been able to take on a lot of big shots that were hitherto were untouchable in the three arms of the military, political class. We have recorded 164 convictions in just one year.”
The EFCC
helmsman also disagreed with those who said the anti-corruption war is
selective and politically motivated stating that: “No! Not my EFCC, not the
EFCC of today. We are not politicised. If there is an allegation against
anybody, we will go after them.” It should be observed that the confiscated
property is part of the $10.3b worth of properties and money recovered, which
were stolen during the last administration. Likewise, the EFCC, at least a week
ago, found out that Port Harcourt’s Le Meridien Hotel was allegedly purchased
by the same Diezani Alison-Madueke, using First Bank of Nigeria Executive
Director (ED), Dauda Lawal.
See photos of the mansion below and what was
discovered inside it:
Huge sums of money discovered
Money discovered being put in a bag
Different bags of jewelleries discovered
Source: Naij
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