NEWS: EFCC ARREST VON DG, OSITA OKECHUKWU.

Osita Okechukwu

Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr. Osita Okechukwu has been reportedly arrested and detained by operatives of the anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

According to reports, Osita Okechukwu was picked up by the EFCC operatives based on allegations bordering of financial misappropriation to the tune of #1.3bn naira.

Close sources revealed that Osita Okechukwu reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 1:30 pm on Saturday, following an invitation bordering on a case of alleged abuse of office, conspiracy and misappropriation of public funds.

The VON DG is said to be currently undergoing questions for allegedly embezzling the sum of N1.3 billion.

Wilson Uwujaren, Spokesperson of the EFCC, confirmed the presence of Osita Okechukwu in their office saying the VON DG was there based on an invitation but declined further comment on why Okechukwu was invited.