Ex-Aviation Minister Sirika Arrested by EFCC For N8bn Fraud

The EFCC has apprehended Hadi Sirika, the erstwhile Aviation Minister, in connection with a staggering N8 billion money laundering investigation related to Nigeria Air. Sirika, once a prominent figure in the Buhari administration, was taken into custody at the Federal Capital Territory Command in a dramatic operation.

The crux of the investigation? Alleged involvement in dubious contracts awarded to Engirios Nigeria Limited, a company linked to Sirika’s own family. With his younger sibling at the helm, suspicions of financial irregularities and inflated contracts have cast a shadow over the ex-minister’s tenure.

This isn’t the first time Sirika’s activities have raised eyebrows. Previous inquiries uncovered a litany of offenses, including conspiracy, abuse of office, and misappropriation of public funds, totaling a jaw-dropping N8,069,176,864.00. And the plot thickens with revelations of Abubakar Sirika, the minister’s brother, also detained in connection with transactions worth billions.

With no tangible evidence of work completed on these contracts, questions abound regarding the destination of the funds. Sirika’s arrest marks a pivotal moment in the battle against corruption, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s corridors of power.