EFCC Debunks Arrest Of Former Gov Okorocha

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that its operatives have arrested immediate past governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha.

Reports had emerged on Thursday that the commission arrested Okorocha and his wife, Nkechi.

Reacting to the report, EFCC’s spokesman, Tony Orilade told newsmen in Abuja on Thursday that the report “is fake”.

"The report is fake news, just disregard it,” he said.

Recently, the commission’s chairman, Ibrahim Magu, affirmed that the anti-graft agency was investigating the former governor who handed over leadership of the state to Emeka Ihedioha after his eight years tenure.

“Of course, we are doing a couple of checks and investigations here and there.