Vanguard had exclusively reported the suspension of EFCC from accessing the site, due to the dramatic resignation of Okauru, and the recent allegations that the former Chairman of EFCC, Mallam Ribadu had acquired choice properties overseas.

But the Commission in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Babafemi, confirmed that the NFIU had indeed lost access to the web site, but clarified that the temporary suspension is to perfect the on-going transition from the old to the new Director.

According to Babafemi, “a precautionary step was taken to deny the former Head of the NFIU access to the anti-money laundering site while the new boss of the NFIU completes his documentation with the global body.

“It should be noted that the site is a secured one where sensitive information on on-going investigations is made available to the NFIU and as such cannot be left unprotected.

The Egmont Group is a global body whose relationship with member countries is institution-based and not built around individuals,” he added.

Babafemi explained further that, “In the last one year, at least four countries which had faced a similar transition had also experienced the same development.

This misleading report further underscores the need for the media to always crosscheck and confirm information especially on technical issues like this before going to press.”

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