EFCC to Investigate Matawalle Over Alleged N528bn Embezzlement

May 10, 2025 Gistcore Gists and Latest news 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to act on a fresh petition against Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defense, over allegations of embezzling over N528 billion during his time as Zamfara State Governor.

The petition, submitted by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), prompted a protest at EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Friday. APC-YLA Convener, Mohammed Ireji, led demonstrators demanding the reopening of the case.

“We are here today to formally request that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reopen the investigation into the corr¥ption allegations against Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the State Minister for Defense. We have gathered facts and figures regarding Bello Matawalle’s alleged embezzlement of billions of Naira,” Ireji said.

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