The Nigerian presidency has confirmed the arrest of a former
Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London, over allegations of
corruption and money laundering.
Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London, over allegations of
corruption and money laundering.
“The government is aware of the arrest and all the
government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law
enforcement,” the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, told
Premium Times exclusively on Sunday.
government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law
enforcement,” the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, told
Premium Times exclusively on Sunday.
“Nigerian authorities are saying for the first time that
matters are being handled with seriousness and deep commitment. Nobody wants to
give the impression that this government is frivolous and unserious.
matters are being handled with seriousness and deep commitment. Nobody wants to
give the impression that this government is frivolous and unserious.
“For this reason, government is only confirming active
collaboration. Beyond this, we are not saying more. In due course, Nigerians
will be briefed on updates as appropriate,” he said.
collaboration. Beyond this, we are not saying more. In due course, Nigerians
will be briefed on updates as appropriate,” he said.
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