EFCC Arrests Ex-Aviation Minister Sirika’s Brother Over N8bn Aviation Contract

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, a younger brother of the immediate-past minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika. He was reportedly arrested by the anti-graft agency on Sunday, February 4, 2024, over ongoing investigation of the Aviation Ministry. He was alleged to have been arrested over N8billion aviation ministry probe under Sirika, when he was awarded contracts even though he is a civil servant, a deputy director on Level 16. Sirika is being accused of conspiracy, abuse of office, diversion of public funds, contract…

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