EFCC quizzes ex-Nasarawa governor, Al-Makura, wife over alleged corruption

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday quizzed the former Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, and his wife, Mairo, over alleged corruption.

A source at the commission confirmed the development to the journalists on Wednesday evening.

He said the couple were questioned by EFCC operatives at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

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However, the source did not give details of the allegation against the ex-governor.

Al-Makura was the Governor of Nasarawa State from 2011 to 2019.

He was elected the Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District in the Senate in 2019.

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