The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has denied the reports of Rochas Okoracha’s arrest by its operatives in Imo State, describing it as false and fake news that should be disregarded.
EFCC refutes the allegation after reports had emerged on Thursday that the commission arrested Okorocha and his wife, Nkechi and two of his brothers. and also sealing off a University belonging to the Ex-Governor.
Reacting to the report of Okorocha’s arrest, EFCC’s spokesman, Mr Tony Orilade in Abuja on Thursday that the report “is fake”.
“The report is fake news, just disregard it,” he said.
Recently, the Commission’s Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu affirmed that the anti-graft agency was investigating the former governor who handed over leadership of the state to Emeka Ihedioha after his eight years tenure.
“Of course, we are doing a couple of checks and investigations here and there.
“We are investigating almost everybody,” the EFCC boss had said.
He noted that the commission had to get to a certain level before it could disclose any information about an ongoing investigation.
Magu explained that this was necessary to prevent any action that could jeopardise or interfere with the process of the inquiry.
(NAN/yellowdanfo)