Earlier today, it was reported that the Department of the State Services has arrested Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
However, the Department of State Services through a statement signed by Peter Afunaya, the Organization’s Public Relations Officer, has denied such claims. This was also announced by Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, via his Twitter page.
A statement from the Department of State Services (DSS), signed by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, has rebutted the alleged arrest of Mr. Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman of the EFCC as widely reported by sections of the media.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) July 6, 2020