The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission who went for search at the No 6, Ogun River Street, Maitama, Abuja residence of the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh(rtd.) who is being accused of getting shares from the Arms Deal and recovered $1m cash from the house.
A detective at the EFCC, who did not want his name mentioned, said, “We have seized several properties belonging to Badeh. A few days ago, we returned to the mansion located at 6, Ogun River Street, Maitama.
“In the presence of several witnesses, including neighbours, we searched the house and recovered $1m in cash. The money has been lodged as evidence.”
Badeh, who has remained in the EFCC custody since February 8, has been charged along with a firm, Iyalikam Nigeria Limited, before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Badeh is set to appear in court today.
Culled from Punchng
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