No fewer than 17 suspects have been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in connection with the stealing of N1.7 billion meant for the payment of primary school retirees in Oyo State.
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The commission said in Abuja, yesterday, that the members of the syndicate were picked up in separate operations by its operatives.
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Among the key suspects picked up were: Muili Hakeem Aderemi, former Executive Secretary, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board and Iyabo Giwa, former Treasurer, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board.
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Others were: Adeshina Jimoh Ayoade, former cashier, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board; Oguntayo Banji, former Internal Auditor, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board and Adebiyi Olasunbo Musendiq, former Admin Officer, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board.
This arrests have to pop once in a while for this country to be in order! There are so many corrupt politicians right now in this country.
Well since they're still suspects they are still under grace....If they're proven guilty then they'll have to face the consequences!