The former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari has been allegedly released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja
According to the source close to the investigation the former NNPCL chief was allowed to return home on Wednesday night.
Kyari, who was earlier placed on the agency’s watchlist, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Daily Trust.
The former NNPCL Boss was expected to account for funds allocated to the maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries during his tenure.
It will be recalled that on August 19, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts allegedly linked to Kyari.
Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC.
Though Counsel for the EFCC, Ogechi Ujah, told the court that the Commission was still investigating the matter and needed more time to conclude its probe.
In his ruling, Justice Nwite said: “I have listened to counsel to the applicant and gone through the affidavit evidence with the exhibits and written address attached. I find that this application is meritorious, and it is hereby granted as prayed.”
The judge adjourned the matter till September 23 for a report.
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