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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday, 29 January, detained the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu.

Okechukwu reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 1:30 pm on Saturday, following an invitation regarding a case of the alleged conspiracy, abuse of office, and misappropriation of public funds.

He is said to be undergoing questions for allegedly embezzling N1.3 billion, and is still in the custody of the EFCC.

Reports said the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren who confirmed the invitation of the VON chief executive, however, declined to provide further details.

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