EFCC Issues Warning on Fake Magu-on-fayose Tape, Receives US Ambassador

EFCC Warns on Fake Magu on Fayode Tape, Receives US Ambassador
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wishes to alert the general public about an audio recording of a conversation currently circulating in the social media in which the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, purportedly made comments to the effect that, nothing will happen peradventure Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, dies in custody. Interestingly, the audio tape did not disclose the place where the conversation occurred and the person that Magu was supposedly talking to.

Members of the public are advised to disregard this disingenuous creation as it is the handiwork of mischief makers intent on distracting the Commission from the serious work of wrapping up the investigation into the corruption allegations against the former governor of Ekiti state.

The audio recording is fake as the comments did not emanate from the Chairman of the EFCC.
Purveyors of this fake news especially a former spokesperson of a leading political party are warned to desist.

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, has reiterated his country’s support for the fight against corruption and good governance in Nigeria

Symington made this known on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 during a courtesy visit to the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, at the Commission’s new Head Office, Jabi, Abuja.

The ambassador stressed that his country was commited to providing the needed support for the EFCC, towards eradicating all manners of corruption in the country .

The envoy gave reasons for his visit, stressing that Nigeria is strategic to the the United States of Ameria, USA. He also said it was important for every country to build the trust and confidence of its people on institutions like the EFCC.

Symington admonished the agency not to despair but rather continue its good work to make the EFCC a world class and respected institution like the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation,FBI.

In his remarks, Magu thanked the USA government for all the supports accorded the Commission especially in the area of trainings of the Commission’s staff. He recalled that the U.S. was among the first western nations to embrace the EFCC when many did not give it any chance to succeed.

The ambassador was later taken on a tour round the facilities at the new Head Office.

Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity