Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the former governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar
He has been detained for allegedly participating in the N84 billion scam involving Alhaji Ahmad Idris, the former General Accountant of the Federation.
According to report, the former governor was arrested around 5 pm. on Sunday for allegedly profiting from N22 billion. 84 billion naira.84 billion naira that the former chief accountant paid to Akindele.
EFCC also arrested Anthony Yaro, president and chief executive officer of Finex Professional, the company from which former Governor Yari is accused of profiting, the sources said.
Recall that former Governor Yari won the All Radical Congress (APC) ticket to run for Zamfara West's senatorial seat in the 2023 House of Representatives last weekend.
Mr. Idris, General Accountant of the Federation, was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and embezzlement of N84 billion in public funds.He has been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation.