Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Tuesday, raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja.
The raid came amidst allegations of fraud and misappropriation of funds rocking the Commission.
DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS learnt that the EFCC officers stormed the premises at 11 a.m on Tuesday, and detained NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatimah Usara, along with three other staff members.
The operatives arrived with a valid warrant of arrest. There is indications that the raid is part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of a N90 billion intervention fund intended for the 2024 Hajj..
The EFCC’s actions follow a previous raid by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the same commission, adding to the scrutiny surrounding NAHCON’s financial practices.
When contacted for a comment, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to provide an immediate response but indicated that further details regarding the arrests and the investigation would be shared in due course.
