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Fani Kayode Attacked in EFCC Custody


The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode was attacked in detention by an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Fani Kayode who served as director of media and publicity during Goodluck Jonathan 's regime was arraigned by the EFCC on a 17-count charge bordering on unlawful retention, use, and payment of money in the tune of about N4.9 billion.

The ex-minister was reportedly attacked on Saturday by an operative of the anti-graft agency whose name was given as Kabiru Suleiman along side other detainees.

"Matters came to a head on Saturday when, without any provocation, Suleiman Kabiru, a Muslim from Kebbi state charged at Fani-Kayode injuring him in the process.












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