EFCC Arrests Buhari’s Minister, Hadi Sirika, in Connection with N8 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
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In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody Hadi Sirika, Ex- Minister of Aviation, for his alleged involvement in a high-profile money laundering case amounting to N8,069,176,864.00. The arrest occurred at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command on Tuesday, around 1:00 pm.
The contracts, worth over N8 billion, were awarded to Engirios Nigeria Limited for various aviation projects, including the construction of a terminal building and the procurement of aircraft and simulators. Abubakar Sirika, who is also held by the EFCC, has been cooperating with investigators and providing valuable information on the financial activities of the Aviation Ministry during his brother’s tenure.
The EFCC is investigating multiple charges related to the Aviation Ministry, including conspiracy, abuse of office, diversion of public funds, contract inflation, criminal breaches of trust, and money laundering. This arrest follows earlier reports of the EFCC’s inquiry into the Aviation Ministry under Sirika’s leadership, which has uncovered a network of corruption and deceit. The contracts awarded to Engirios Nigeria Limited are suspected to have been inflated, with no evidence of work done on the projects.
Specific details of the contracts have been disclosed, including their dates and costs. Hadi Sirika allegedly disbursed a significant amount to his brother’s company, which was then transferred to various individuals and entities without progress on the contracted projects. Abubakar Sirika remains in EFCC custody, providing further information on the financial activities of the Aviation Ministry during his brother’s tenure.
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Arrest all of them
All work with Buhari, are thieves
Kudos to the EFCC for carrying out their duties effectively, more investigation should be made, definitely the money was not spend by one person their is more to it,all necessary investigation should be carried out appropriately, and everyone of them involved in any way related to the fraud charge should be apprehended according to the law.