The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former Kebbi state governor, Usman Dakingari. Dakingari, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007 is facing charges of money laundering.
He is accused of allegaedly laundering N3.8 billion from Kebbi State while he served as governor. He was taken into EFCC custody this morning.
His arrest follows the interrogation of his wife, Zainab Dakingari for a similar charge.