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July 15, 2020

Magu’s lawyer confirms release, mum on bail conditions

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Ibrahim Magu

Suspended EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu

By Henry Ojelu

Wahab Shittu, the lawyer of the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, confirmed the release of his client by the presidential panel investigating him.

In a phone conversation with Vanguard, Shittu disclosed that Magu was released this evening (Wednesday) and is currently in his house in Abuja.

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His words: “Yes, I can confirm to you that Magu has been released on bail. He is currently in his house as we speak.”

Pressed for details on Magu’s bail condition, Shittu said he will speak on that much later.

Vanguard