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EFCC arrests, interrogates ex-Benue gov, Suswam

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Following the grilling of the immediate past Commissioner of Finance in Benue State, Mr. Omadachi Oklobia, last Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, commenced interrogation of former Governor Gabriel Suswam.

Suswam was reportedly arrested on Monday over alleged massive corruption in the state during his tenure as governor. He is currently being questioned by EFCC.

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EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwajuren, while confirming the development, said Suswan was invited today, Monday and is being interrogated.

“He was invited by the EFCC in connection with ongoing corruption investigation in Benue state,” he said.

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