Ex-DMI Gen Wiwa not arrested – EFCC

Cat:

Related stories

It’s Another Big Brother Season Of Distractions

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The country is going through hell...

You must marry me and my children, By Funke Egbemode

‘I will not be with a man who will...

[VIDEO] Drama as Burglar is Caught in Overnight Heist at FCMB Branch in Imo

By Abiola Olawale In a shocking incident at a First...

2027: Why Peter Obi Proposed a Single-Tenure to Atiku, David Mark, Others -Obidient Movt Reveals

By Abiola Olawale The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour...

Contrary to news making the rounds in the media that former Director of Military Intelligence, Major General Wiwa younger brother to the late Ogoni rights activist Ken Saro Wiwa who was executed by the Abacha government has been arrested; The New Diplomat can authoritatively reveal that Gen. Letam Wiwa was at no time arrested.

The media was awashed with the news that Gen. Wiwa has been arrested in connection with the on-going $2.1BN arms deal.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has also come out to refute the news.

“I can’t find any such detainee in our records,” said EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, in response to enquiries. “I can’t find anything on him.”

Reports in some newspapers had claimed Monday morning that Mr. Wiwa, a major general, was arrested at the weekend and transferred to Abuja for further questioning by EFCC operatives over alleged involvement in a $2.1 billion arms deal

Mr. Wiwa, who is currently the deputy commandant at the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, is reported to be in his office at the time of filling this report.

Sources close to him said he expressed shock on hearing about the story

He was said to have confided in close relatives the he just woke up this morning, and people started calling him that they saw reports of his arrest in the papers.

He was reported to have expressed shock that it must be a magic arrest.

‘I am sitting in my office in Oshodi, Lagos. The papers were just too audacious. They didn’t even ask the army whether any such arrest happened. There was not even an invitation, let alone an arrest,’ he was reported to have told well-wishers who called him to enquire.

According to him, the operations of the DMI have nothing to do with procurement of equipment for the army or any security agency.

The spokesperson for the army, Sani Usman, a colonel, was not immediately available to comment for this story.

When contacted, he requested that a text message enquiry be sent to him.

He is yet to respond to that message as at the time of this report.

Hamilton Nwosa
Hamilton Nwosa
Hamilton Nwosa is an experienced, and committed communication, business, administrative, data and research specialist . His deep knowledge of the intersection between communication, business, data, and journalism are quite profound. His passion for professional excellence remains the guiding principle of his work, and in the course of his career spanning sectors such as administration, tourism, business management, communication and journalism, Hamilton has won key awards. He is a delightful writer, researcher and data analyst. He loves team-work, problem-solving, organizational management, communication strategy, and enjoys travelling. He can be reached at: hamilton_68@yahoo.com

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Latest stories

NDN
Latest News
It’s Another Big Brother Season Of DistractionsYou must marry me and my children, By Funke Egbemode[VIDEO] Drama as Burglar is Caught in Overnight Heist at FCMB Branch in Imo2027: Why Peter Obi Proposed a Single-Tenure to Atiku, David Mark, Others -Obidient Movt RevealsOkpebholo vs Asue Ighodalo: Anxieties as Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Edo Governorship Election Case2027 Election Battle Rages as Gen David Mark Quits PDP, Leads Coalition Against TinubuOil Markets Refocus on OPEC as Iran-Israel Conflict CoolsRussia's War Economy Faces Imminent RecessionThailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Hun Sen call2027: Atiku, David Mark, Secondus, Tambuwal, Others Hold Crucial Meeting, Weigh OptionsRanked: 40 Best Countries in the World, According to PeopleOPEC Tensions Build as Kazakhstan's Oil Production Hits All-Time HighDrama as Lagos Monarch Strips Six Chiefs of Titles Over Labour Party Rally AttendanceAnxieties as Ondo Govt Launches Probe into Akeredolu’s Death, Puts Widow Under ScrutinyTrump Blasts Elon Musk Over Renewed Criticism of US Spending Bill
X whatsapp