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Finally, President Buhari Suspends Magu, Mohammed Umar to act as EFCC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari

Finally, President Buhari Suspends Magu, Mohammed Umar to act as EFCC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws.

This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice made available to newsmen on Friday the 10th day of July, 2020.

According to the statement, President Muhammadu Buhari has also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, should take charge and oversee the activities of the Commission pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in that regards.

Signed
*Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu*
(Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations
Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice)
Friday, 10th day of July, 2020.

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