The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi
zonal office, has arrested one George Mbessey over allegation of
conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds to the
tune of N449.5million.
Mbessey, who is the Commandant, Benue State Vigilante Group
(BSVG), was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Wednesday in
Makurdi following a petition urging the Commission to investigate a
case of alleged financial recklessness against the suspect.
Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC in Makurdi, Dele Oyewale,
disclosed in a statement made available to journalists on Friday
that the petitioners stated that, the BSVG used to receive its
official funding of N20million monthly directly from the Bureau of
Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through its official
account.
It added that, between October 2018 and May 2020, the suspect
allegedly collected funds meant for the Benue State Vigilante Group
to the tune of N449,500,000 using personal account, an act they
claim did not follow due process.
Hence, the petition to the EFCC.
Oyewale further informed that the suspect has volunteered useful
information to the Commission and would be arraigned in court as
soon as investigation on the matter is concluded.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi
zonal office, has arrested one George Mbessey over allegation of
conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds to the
tune of N449.5million.
Mbessey, who is the Commandant, Benue State Vigilante Group
(BSVG), was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Wednesday in
Makurdi following a petition urging the Commission to investigate a
case of alleged financial recklessness against the suspect.
Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC in Makurdi, Dele Oyewale,
disclosed in a statement made available to journalists on Friday
that the petitioners stated that, the BSVG used to receive its
official funding of N20million monthly directly from the Bureau of
Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through its official
account.
It added that, between October 2018 and May 2020, the suspect
allegedly collected funds meant for the Benue State Vigilante Group
to the tune of N449,500,000 using personal account, an act they
claim did not follow due process.
Hence, the petition to the EFCC.
Oyewale further informed that the suspect has volunteered useful
information to the Commission and would be arraigned in court as
soon as investigation on the matter is concluded.