Osita Okechukwu, Director General Of Voice Of Nigeria (VON) In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, over an alleged N1.3bn fraud.

Osita Okechukwu was said to have been detained by the EFCC over an alleged abuse of office, conspiracy, and embezzlement of public funds.

He reportedly arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft commission in Abuja around 1:30 pm on Saturday.

EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, had confirmed that the commission invited the VON DG.

The VON DG is being accused of conspiracy, abuse of office and misappropriation of public funds amounting to N1.3 billion.

EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, however, declined further comment on why Okechukwu was invited.

Meanwhile, the VON DG has been relatively outspoken about national issues in recent months.