At last, the Nigerian government has finally confirmed the arrest of a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London, over allegations of corruption and money laundering. The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu said the government is aware of the arrest and all the government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law enforcement,.
“Nigerian authorities are saying for the first time that matters are being handled with seriousness and deep commitment. Nobody wants to give the impression that this government is frivolous and unserious. “For this reason, government is only confirming active collaboration. Beyond this, we are not saying more. In due course, Nigerians will be briefed on updates as appropriate.”
He further declined the identities of the other four people arrested with the former minister saying, “as I said no one is willing to provide further details at this point”.
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