The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has grounded government activities in Edo State by arresting all signatories to the state government accounts.
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Sources within the agency said about five officials, including the Accountant General of Edo State, are being held at the Benin office. They were said to have been arrested on Thursday after they had been called in for briefing.
With the arrest, government activities have been halted, as the state is unable to pay emoluments due to civil servants, pensions, and other public servants, throwing the state into chaos. Other statutory payments such as security bills and other obligations are also affected.
Officials at the commission have said that they intend to keep the arrested officials till November 12, on the day of the termination of the tenure of the outgoing Governor of Edo State.
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