The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been suspended indefinitely over alleged ₦80 billion fraud.
The suspension was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed.
In a letter dated May 18, 2022, the Minister said the suspension without pay was to allow for proper and unhindered investigation in line with public service rules.
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The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) had on Monday, arrested Idris in Kano over alleged diversion and laundering of ₦80 billion.
The Commission alleged that Mr. Idris laundered the money using real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
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