Former NNPCL CEO Kyari Questioned by EFCC Over Refinery Funds
ABUJA- Former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to face questioning over alleged financial irregularities during his tenure.
Kyari, who had previously been placed on the anti-corruption agency’s watchlist, arrived at the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters at approximately 2:30 PM for what sources describe as intensive interrogation by the commission’s specialized investigators.
Refinery Maintenance Funds Under
ScrutinyCommission insiders revealed that Kyari’s questioning centers on the allocation and utilization of funds designated for the maintenance of Nigeria’s petroleum refineries during his leadership of the state oil company. The investigation appears to focus on potential mismanagement or misappropriation of these critical infrastructure funds.
“He is currently in our facility and will undergo thorough questioning by our expert investigation team,” confirmed a senior EFCC source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the ongoing probe.
Court Orders Asset Freeze
The appearance follows a Federal High Court order in Abuja that froze all bank accounts associated with Kyari, granted at the EFCC’s request as part of their broader investigation into his financial activities during his time at NNPCL.
The development marks a significant escalation in the anti-corruption agency’s probe into the operations of Nigeria’s national oil corporation, which has faced persistent questions about transparency and financial accountability in recent years.
Kyari’s questioning represents the latest high-profile case in the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to investigate alleged financial misconduct within Nigeria’s petroleum sector, as the country continues to grapple with questions surrounding the management of its oil resources and related infrastructure investments.
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