Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been arrested in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The development was confirmed on Wednesday by his former media aide, Fred Chukwulobe, who announced in a brief statement: “Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, is with the EFCC. More details later.”
Ngige’s arrest comes just days after his convoy was attacked in Anambra State, an incident during which a police officer was reportedly shot and several others injured.
Reports indicate that Ngige was not in the vehicle at the time of the attack.