The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will prosecute a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over alleged money laundering, contract fraud in the ministry and Nigeria Air debacle.
The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this on Wednesday in a phone conversation with newsmen.
When asked if the anti-graft agency plans prosecuting the former minister, he responded in the affirmative.
Sirika served under former president Muhammadu Buhari as Minister of Aviation.
Another source familiar with developments within the commission but chose not to be named also told newsmen that the anti-graft agency’s ongoing probe would lead to prosecution.
Several media outlets claim the former minister is being interrogated over an alleged contract scam under his purview and knowledge
