Halima Shehu: EFCC Arrests Suspended NSIPA Boss
Suspended NSIPA Boss, Halima Shehu, Over Alleged Misconduct In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and is currently questioning Hajia Halima Shehu, the suspended National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).
The questioning took place at her office in Maitama, Abuja, where the anti-graft agency reportedly engaged her for several hours.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the Presidency, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation have not issued an official statement regarding the alleged suspension of the NSIPA National Coordinator.
Hajia Halima Shehu was scheduled to oversee the distribution of starter packs to victims of the kidney harvest in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Tuesday.
However, this event was abruptly suspended following an alleged directive conveyed through a letter purportedly signed by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu. Peter Obi, Pat Utomi Pays Condolence Visit to Akeredolu’s Family Following this, EFCC operatives descended upon Shehu’s office at Taraba Crescent in Maitama, initiating extensive interrogations.
The confidential meeting commenced at 9 a.m. and concluded around 4:30 p.m., after which Shehu accompanied the EFCC officials to an undisclosed location.
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The circumstances surrounding her suspension and the subsequent EFCC inquiry raise questions about the nature of the alleged misconduct and its potential implications. The nation awaits official statements from relevant authorities to shed light on this unfolding situation.
