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Some detectives on Monday searched the office of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu as part of the ongoing investigation by the Justice Ayo Salami Investigative panel.
It was learnt that a vital computer was retrieved by the investigators.
Also, more EFCC officials, including the acting Director of the Assets Forfeiture and Recovery Management Unit were grilled by the panel.
Also quizzed were some of Magu’s aides.
It was also learnt that the committee sought clarifications on 332 assets recovered by the EFCC.
According to a report by The Nation, the detectives also screened and profiled mobile phones of Magu’s close aides.
They were all allowed to go home last night.
But Magu, who was present during the siting, which lasted about 12 hours, did not make any appearance before the committee, it was learnt.
The detectives were at the The EFCC headquarters to search Magu’s office based on intelligence, it was also learnt.
A source said privy to the development said: “The detectives frisked the office and went away with the main desktop computer suspected to have some information.
“Two key aides of Magu were later asked to appear before the panel for some clarifications. They were there till about 9.30pm.
“Apart from Magu’s direct aides, the EFCC’s acting Director, Directorate of Asset Forfeiture and Recovery Management, Mr. Aliyu Yusuf, interacted with the Salami panel.
“I think Aliyu Yusuf’s summons was in respect of the 332 assets recovered from suspects by the commission. The panel is demanding comprehensive details on the assets which have attracted public interest.
“The committee was very strict in sitting behind closed doors by ensuring that only those needed were allowed to meet with the team.”