The court authorizes the EFCC to detain Shehu Sani for 14 days
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to detain Shehu Sani, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central, for a period of 14 days.
Sani was accused of extorting Sani Dauda, the owner of ASD Motors, by allegedly demanding $10,000 in November 2019. Additionally, he allegedly promised to pass the money on to EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu. Sani was also accused of soliciting N4m to be given to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko, concerning a case he allegedly claimed would not progress further.
According to the anti-graft agency, the 14-day detention order against Shehu Sani will facilitate a thorough investigation into the case.