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EFCC Grills Former Kebbi Governor, Dakingari

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

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DAKINGARIThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is questioning a former Governor of Kebbi State, Mr. Usman Dakingari, over allegations of graft during his tenure as Executive Governor of the Northwestern state.

Dakingari arrived the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC Monday morning and was still being questioned as at the time of writing.

The EFCC had previously questioned his wife, who served as first lady over allegations of graft.

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