There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, may invite a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Damian Dodo for questioning in relations to the £22.5m former Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha allegedly stashed on the Island of Jersey.
Speaking with the Nation on Sunday, a source from the anti-graft agency said, “We are probing the whereabouts of £22.5m (N6.18billion) loot of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha which was recovered from the Island of Jersey. The EFCC cannot locate where the money was remitted to.
“According to records, the late Head of State allegedly stashed the funds through a Lebanese called Bhojwani. But when the Office of the AGF was alerted by a whistleblower, the government of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan opened discussion with the Attorney-General of the Island of Jersey.
“The AG of the Island of Jersey cooperated fully with the government, leading to the repatriation of the £22.5m. We want to know where the money is; we need records from those involved.”
“We are inviting Damian Dodo, who played a key role in securing the £22.5m (N6.18billion) loot for the Federal Government to give the details.”
The source, however, stated that it was unclear if the immediate past administration of Goodluck Jonathan collected $400million from the Abacha loot also stashed on Jersey Island.
“There is also uncertainty about $400million Abacha loot on the Island.
“The government of Island of Jersey pledged to repatriate the stashed funds and even initiated a process towards that. As I speak with you, no one can account for the $400million.
“What we have been hearing is that the Government of Island of Jersey was demanding a proportionate part of the funds. Again, there is uncertainty whether the loot was remitted or is diverted or still on the Island.
“This is why the EFCC team is stepping up investigation into Abacha loot on this tiny island,” the source said.
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