EFCC Arrests Ex-Gov. Willie Obiano On His Way To U.S.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday, Thursday, March 18, arrested the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

It was learnt that Obiano, who had been on the watch list of the Commission, was arrested while trying to board a flight to the United States.

It would be recalled that the EFCC had in a letter to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service dated November 15, 2021, asked immigration to place Obiano on a watch list and inform it anytime he is travelling out of the country from any of the International airports and other points of entry and exit.

The Commissioner for Information in Anambra, Don Adinuba, had, however, dared the EFCC, insisting that his boss would return to the US – his original base – after leaving office.

However, barely hours after handing over to his successor, Prof. Charles Soludo, it was learnt that Obiano made his way to Lagos after which he proceeded to the international airport.

On sighting him at 8.30pm, immigration officers were said to have alerted the EFCC who immediately arrested him and took him to their office.

EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the arrest.

“It is true. He was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport around 8.30 pm,” said Uwujaren.