EFCC Raids Ambode’s House In Lagos

As part of an ongoing investigation, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday raided the home of former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

According to the spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Tony Orilade, Mr Ambode is under a corruption probe.

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This is coming a few months after Ambode left office.

According to reports, Ambode’s residence in Epe was being searched as of 9:35 am when Orilade confirmed the development.

The residence of the former governor’s chief of staff in the same Epe neighbourhood was also being searched.

Billions of naira were allegedly misappropriated in the four years of Mr Ambode in office, and detectives have been busy trying to untangle all webs around the alleged corruption.

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Recall that about two weeks ago, multiple bank accounts holding billions and linked to Mr Ambode were frozen as part of the probe.

Also, the Lagos State House of Assembly had in January during the end of his tenure threatened to impeach Ambode for allegedly spending funds which were not appropriated.

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