EFCC Detains Ex-Customs Boss, Dikko Over N42bn Alleged Fraud
Abdullahi Inde Dikko, Former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NIS)[/caption]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the immediate past Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Inde Dikko in its custody, over an alleged N42 billion fraud committed while he was in office.
Dikko is also being investigated for allegedly purchasing a mansion worth about N2.6 billion, at 1, Audu Ogbe Street, Jabi, Abuja.
According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the former Customs chief arrived the EFCC headquarters at about 10am and was interrogated for about eight hours.
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“The former Customs boss is at the moment being quizzed over two key allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, theft, abuse of office and living above legitimate means.
“He is being grilled over the source of the funds with which he acquired the palatial mansion valued at over N2billion located at 1, Audu Ogbe Street, Jabi Abuja. There is also an allegation that he diverted over N40billion from Customs coffers.
“The funds were allegedly drawn from proceeds of the 7% cost of collection and 1% comprehensive import supervision scheme. There are lots of questions that he has to answer.
“Discreet investigation has been going on for months and this is the opportunity for him to clear the air on the allegation and other evidence that have emerged in the course of investigation, the source said.
