The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, distanced itself from an audio of its Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, allegedly saying that nothing will happen if Ayodele Fayose dies in its custody.

The anti-graft commission through its official page released a disclaimer and urged the public to disregard “this disingenuous creation”.

EFFC said it’s the handiwork of mischief makers intent on distracting the EFCC adding that purveyors of “this fake news” should desist.

Recall that Fayose has been in custody of the anti-graft agency since he turned himself in on Tuesday.

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The statement reads:

Fayose: Beware of Fake ‘Magu Tape’ in Circulation

“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wishes to alert the general public about an audio recording of a conversation currently circulating in the social media in which the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, purportedly made comments to the effect that, nothing will happen peradventure Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, dies in custody.

“Interestingly, the audio tape did not disclose the place where the conversation occurred and the person that Magu was supposedly talking to.

“Members of the public are advised to disregard this disingenuous creation as it is the handiwork of mischief makers intent on distracting the Commission from the serious work of wrapping up the investigation into the corruption allegations against the former governor of Ekiti state.

“The audio recording is fake as the comments did not emanate from the Chairman of the EFCC.

“Purveyors of this fake news especially a former spokesperson of a leading political party are warned to desist.

Media & Publicity
18 October, 2018

Recall that WuzupNaija had reported that Nigerians had reacted to a video showing Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduuje, allegedly receiving packets of money from an unidentified contractor is making the round on the internet.

The video which generated criticisms and outrage on the internet is the second incriminating evidence against the governor after a first where the Governor was alleged to have received $230,000, as part payment of sums that reportedly amount to $5 million.

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