Abubakar Malami, minister of
justice and attorney-general of the federation, on Thursday denied knowledge of
the circumstances that led to the arrest and detention of Innocent Chukwuma,
chief executive officer (CEO) of Innoson Motors.
Operatives of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) picked up the industrialist at his Enugu
residence on Tuesday.
Speaking with state house
correspondents on Thursday, Malami said he did not know what led to the arrest
as he had yet to be briefed by the anti-graft agency.
Malami admitted being aware of
the case involving the indigenous vehicle manufacturer and the GT Bank, which
he added was being prosecuted in a court.
“In all sincerity, I am not privy
to the fact that led to the stated arrest,” he said.
“Thave not been formally briefed
by the relevant agencies.
“But one thing I know about
Innosson, I know of the fact that there has a pending case between him and GT
Bank, which is pending in a court and is being prosecuted accordingly.
“Other than that I am not privy
to the fact and circumstances that led to his alleged arrest yesterday
(Wednesday).
“So, until I am briefed by the
relevant agencies, I am not in a clear position to make any disclosure relating
(to) that.’’
The arrest of Chukwuma had
stirred controversy in the country.
Although the industrialist was
said to have been released on bail, he was said to have rejected it and
demanded to know the reason for his arrest.
Chukwuma’s company, manufactures
brands of cars, SUVs and luxury buses widely used by chief executives and
commercial operators.
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