The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody Darius Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, on allegations of fraud amounting to N27 billion.
Sources close to the anti-graft agency, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that Ishaku was apprehended in the early hours of Friday at his residence in Abuja. As of Friday evening, the former governor was reportedly still being held at the EFCC facilities.
The arrest, which has sent shockwaves through political circles, is part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities allegedly committed during Ishaku’s tenure as governor of Taraba State.
The EFCC has yet to release an official statement regarding the arrest or the specific charges against the former governor. However, the magnitude of the alleged fraud—N27 billion—suggests a significant case that could have far-reaching implications.
This development marks another high-profile arrest in the EFCC’s continued efforts to combat corruption among public officials in Nigeria.
As this is a developing story, more details are expected to emerge in the coming days. The EFCC’s investigation and any potential legal proceedings will be closely watched by both the public and political observers.
