Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Friday confirmed the suspension of the embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Malami also said President Buhari has appointed the EFCC Head of Operations, Mohammed Umar, as the acting chairman.
The minister confirmed these developments in a statement by his spokesman, Umar Gwandu, on Friday.
According to the statement, “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Ag. Chairman EFCC in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has also approved that the EFCC Director of Operations, Mohammed Umar, should take charge and oversee the activities of the Commission pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives in that regards.”