The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, disclosed that following petitions it received, some former governors, ex-ministers, and some ministry officials are under investigation.
The commission’s spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale, also disclosed that the EFCC has recovered N27 billion and $19 million in three cases it has investigated, adding that it is progressing with his mandate.
Oyewale said: “The commission’s works are progressing in line with our mandate.
“Petitions were received in respect of several public officials, some of them former governors, some former ministers, and some ministry officials. I can tell you investigations are ongoing on those petitions.
“Details of their involvement and our investigations will soon be made public.
He further stated that investigations are ongoing concerning monumental fraud involving some officials of the Federal Ministry of Power and Agricultural Procurement fraud.