Following the arrest of the former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke by the British National Crime Agency, the Presidency has released a statement, confirming the arrest.
Presidency confirms arrest of ex-petroleum minister
The government is aware of the arrest and all the government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law enforcement.
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According to Sun Newspapers, a Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu said “The government is aware of the arrest and all the government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law enforcement. Nobody wants to give the impression that this government is frivolous and unserious."
Adding that “For this reason, government is only confirming active collaboration. Beyond this, we are not saying more. In due course, Nigerians will be briefed on updates as appropriate.”
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