Alleged N3billion fraud: Oyo-Ita fit to undergo further interrogation, says EFCC
- Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita was recently quizzed by the EFCC over alleged N3billion contract scam
- The head of the civil service of the federation was said to have been grilled for four days by the anti-graft agency and then fell ill
- The EFCC says she is now medically fit to undergo further interrogation
A report by The Nation indicates that the head of the civil service of the federation. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita is now medically fit to undergo further interrogation as investigators deepen their probe into an alleged N3 billion contract fraud.
Oyo-Ita was recently grilled for four days by the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and then fell ill.
The EFCC have since screened her phone chat and call logs following evidence obtained from her suspected collaborators.
Oyo-Ita is being investigated, alongside some companies and some government officials, for alleged N3billion contract scandal.
It was learnt that Oyo-Ita has been certified medically fit to perform official functions after taking some days off duty.
With the development, she will be able to be at the series of interrogation sessions already laid out for her by the EFCC.
It was learnt that detectives opted to analyse her phone because some of those interrogated actually presented electronic evidence of how she gave directives on some contracts and companies.
The affected government officials made the evidence available to prove that they only acted on instructions.
A top source quoted in the report, said: “Detectives have screened her phone and they have stumbled on useful chats/messages relating to the contracts under investigation.
“In some instances, there were specific directives she gave on some issues being probed. Those who received such directives have met with the investigating team. The affected government officials insisted that they followed her directives.
“We want her to get well to undergo more grilling sessions in EFCC in the light of the interactions we have had with some people.”
Meanwhile, about N600million has been traced to the account of one of her key aides who has been unable to give any justifiable explanation for it.
The EFCC has since blocked the account and has initiated the process of obtaining an interim forfeiture clause to seize the cash.
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