EFCC Releases Suspended AGF Ahmed Idris On Bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, from custody on bail terms. 

The EFCC spokesperson,  Mr Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed to THE WHISTLER that the AGF was released on Wednesday night.

Recall that two weeks ago, THE WHISTLER reported that Idris was intercepted in Kano on the 16th of May in connection with an alleged fraud totalling about N80 billion before he was flown to Abuja.

It was also alleged that Idris has properties in Kano, Abuja and Lagos, and that EFCC is fighting for its final forfeiture to the Federal Government. 

Uwujaren had said Idris was arrested in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80billion( Eighty Billion Naira only).

The legal department of the commission had secured a Court order to detain him within 24 hours after he was arrested in Kano.

The Commission had been relying on the Court Order to keep him in their custody pending the conclusion of their investigation.

In a letter conveying Idris’ suspension, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, had warned the embattled AGF not to come anywhere near the office during his suspension period.

She stated that the suspension was in line with the public service rules.

“Following your recent arrest by EFCC on allegations of diversion of funds and money laundering, I write to convey your suspension from work without pay effective May 18, 2022,” the letter partly read.

Since his arrest, Idris has been in EFCC custody until his release on Wednesday night.

A video posted on Facebook by his relative  shows Idris when he reunited with friends and family.