The
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized the passport of a former
Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, after grilling her for several
hours on Wednesday.
A
senior EFCC official told Punch correspondent that the commission had built a
‘strong case’ against the ex-minister.
He
said, “Senator Stella Oduah returned for the second round of questioning on
Wednesday. After intense grilling, she was allowed to go home on the condition
that she turns in her passport to the EFCC.
“She
was asked to return to the EFCC on a future date for more questioning.”
The
former minister first came under investigation in 2013 after human rights
lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), wrote a petition against her for allegedly
approving the purchase of two BMW vehicles worth N225m by the Nigerian Civil
Aviation Authority in breach of the Public Procurement Act.
She
was also accused of diverting N3.9bn out of the N9.4bn meant for the
installation of security devices at 22 airports, an allegation she has since
denied.
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