The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly quizzed a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over alleged criminal breaches of trust and money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00 during his tenure in office.
The sum is said to be for four aviation contracts approved by the former minister to a company known as Engirios Nigeria Limited, owned by his younger sibling, Abubakar.
While the anti-graft agency has not officially confirmed Sirika’s arrest and questioning, a report by Punch, said the former Minister arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Abuja around 1pm on Tuesday.
Quoting an EFCC source, the report said, “Following his arrival at the Command, Sirika is met with EFCC investigators to answer questions on alleged fraudulent contracts awarded by him to a company known as Engirios Nigeria Limited, owned by his younger sibling, Abubakar Sirika.
“Hadi Sirika was taken into our FCT custody. He is currently meeting with EFCC investigators over the alleged N8,069,176,864.00 Aviation Ministry contract fraud.
“The N8,069,176,864.00 Aviation Ministry contract fraud was carried out in connivance with his younger brother, Abubakar Sirika, through the latter’s company.”
By: Felix Ifijeh.
