The Director of Operations with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mohammed Umar has been reportedly picked to stand in the place of Ibrahim Magu and to oversee the affairs of the Commission.
According to a story first published by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday evening, a top official of the commission said Umar was chosen by the “EFCC’s hierarchy”.
The source also disclosed that the suspension of Ibrahim Magu has not been officially communicated to the commission.
“I can tell you that all the allegations against Magu are untrue. I see the whole situation as a power play.
“Preparations for the 2023 elections are another reason they want Magu out because he knows too much.
“Another thing is the problem of staff welfare; imagine somebody like me for close to 10 years, I have not gained any promotion.
“We are not happy about the news of his suspension, but I know that members of staff are not happy with him,” NAN quoted the source as saying.
