EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.
EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The suspects are :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf Tahir, Usman Lawal, Usman Lawal, Usman Umar, Amina Garba Rola, Muhammed Aliyu, Murtala Haruna, Sani Mohammed, Umar Farouk, Muhammed Sagiuru, Aminu Salisu, Lawal Bello, Munzali Hashim, Jamilu Suleiman, Mustapha Umar, Mubarak Tanimu, Adamu Garba, Mohammed Usman, Bello Musa, Saleh Moha
Lagos State Government,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday thursday said his administration has concluded plans to begin a total revamping of the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu,Lagos by next month in time for the 2017 Africa Movies Academic Awards {AMAA} ceremony holding in the State later in the year.Governor Ambode,who spoke when he played host to officials of AMAA led by its President,Mrs Peace Anyiam-Osigwe at the Lagos House,Ikeja,expressed optimism that the plan to upgrade the Theatre to world class standard would serve as a viable venue for the AMAA event when completed.''I want to also say that I am very particular about the venue of the AMAA,so we would use everything possible to make sure that the National Arts Theatre is ready.We are in a process and before the month ends,we should have something to start doing within the first week of April to getting the whole place ready'' he said.Alluding to the fact that Lagos would turn 50 by May 27,the Governor said that the hosting of the AMAA event in Lagos would add more glamour to the celebration of the State's Golden Jubilee and showcase its hospitality to the continent and the world at large.''This is a very historic moment for us in Lagos,2017 we are celebrating the existence of Lagos for 50 years.If you look at the calender,you would wonder in what ways and manner can we celebrate Lagos? ''Without your sector,there is no Lagos.So,when we say 50 years,we are talking about 50 years of history,so somebody documents it,somebody dramatizes it,and then somebody keeps it,so that those who are yet unborn would see it,so even when we are not there,it would be displayed through your creative talents,'' he said.More photos below.
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