Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have surrounded the private residence of a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, Daily Trust has learnt.
The house is located at No 3, Nyasa Close, Off Ontario Street.
Our correspondent, who is currently at the residence, also observed the presence of armed personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
A source at the anti-graft agency said on Tuesday that Okorocha has been snubbing several invitations extended to him over alleged corruption against him.
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According to the former governor’s aide the operatives, who stormed the house in Maitama without an arrest warrant, insisted on forcefully taking him away.
The aide, who didn’t want to be mentioned, claimed the operation is targeted at stopping the former governor from attending the APC presidential screening.
This is coming 48 hours after Okorocha hosted other presidential aspirants from the Southeast, where they forged an alliance ahead of the presidential primaries.
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