By Abigail Philip David
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports alleging that it uncovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs worth ₦1 trillion at the residence of Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
The claims, which surfaced on Wednesday, suggested that the anti-graft agency conducted a raid on Bello’s residence in Kaduna State and made the alleged discoveries. However, in a statement released on Thursday via Facebook, the EFCC categorically denied the operation, labeling the reports as baseless.
The EFCC’s statement read:
“*EFCC Discovers $800 Million, ₦700 Billion Cash, and ₦1 Trillion Worth of Drugs at Nasir El-Rufai Son’s House in Kaduna* — This piece of news quoted above is a false narrative of the activities of the EFCC. Members of the public are enjoined to ignore it.”
The agency urged the public to disregard the false claims and cautioned against the spread of misinformation.
