- Anyim Held Over Ecological Fund, Money Laundering – EFCC
November 17, 2017: A former Senate President, Pius Anyim, will most likely spend Friday night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, NIGERIANEWS learnt. He was still being “interviewed” as at 9 p.m. on Friday and is expected to remain there till at least Saturday, a top official of the commission said.
The source also confirmed that Mr. Anyim, who also served as Secretary to the Government of the Federation under the Goodlcuk Jonathan administration, has been in EFCC custody since Thursday, meaning he would spend at least 2 nights in custody.
Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC spokesperson, earlier confirmed the former official was being held by EFCC. Mr. Anyim is being questioned on his role in the alleged mismanagement of ecological fund while serving as SGF. He has also been accused of illegalities in the handling of the multi-billion dollar centenary city project in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.