Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of diverting over N10 billion during his tenure.
Ahmed was detained following his compliance with the anti-graft agency’s invitation at the Ilorin zonal office, where he underwent further questioning by investigators.
The investigation revolves around the purported diversion and mismanagement of funds belonging to the Kwara State Government between 2011 and 2019, implicating Ahmed in alleged money laundering and misappropriation of public funds.
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The EFCC clarified that Ahmed voluntarily appeared at their Ilorin office, emphasizing that his detention aims to streamline the investigation process in preparation for his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Ilorin.
Officials expressed their intent to prosecute Ahmed in Kwara State and detained him to facilitate his response to pertinent inquiries related to the case.
