Let EFCC handle Buratai, others” – Falana urges Buhari over $15 billion fraud

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to refer the immediate past service chiefs to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly embezzling $14 billion.

EyewitnessMedia gathered that the Senior Advocate of Nigeria on Friday night, said a direct probe by President Muhammadu Buhari as promised by the office of the National Security Adviser, would be wasteful and diversionary.

The senior lawyer also hinted at a future comprehensive response to the brewing saga, also advised that the ambassadorial appointments of the retired military leaders, halted, until every dime of the said fund, is accounted for.

He said, “A probe is wasteful, diversionary and unwarranted. The case should be referred to the EFCC for investigation because it is a serious economic crime.

“The report of the Presidential Panel on Arms Procurement which probed the looting of $15 billion earmarked for purchase of arms was eventually forwarded to the EFCC.