Former Head of Service Winifred Oyo-Ita and six others are prosecuted by Nigeria's EFCC for 18 counts of corruption, money laundering, and fraud involving N3 billion in public funds.

Former Head of Service Winifred Oyo-Ita and six others are being prosecuted by Nigeria's EFCC on 18 counts of misappropriation, corruption, money laundering, and fraudulent diversion of over N3 billion in public funds. Prosecution witness Hamma Bello testified that Oyo-Ita and her associates diverted funds into their private companies, including fraudulent contract awards. The case has been adjourned until April 30, 2024, for further hearing.

April 25, 2024
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