No fewer than 18 high profile treasury looters in different parts of the world will soon be extradited, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said.
He disclosed this in Ilorin, saying: “The request by President Muhammadu Buhari in London for the extradition of alleged looters is just the beginning of the fight against corruption in Nigeria. We are going to extradite more Nigerians to come and face trial in Nigeria.
“We will bring back all the looters who are hiding outside this country. The fight against corruption has just started I am telling you. It will be renewed this year. It is going to be vigorous.”
Magu described the insinuation that the EFCC is established in Kwara purposely to deal with former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, as unfair.
“Kwara is one of the oldest states in the country. It deserves the headquarters of the EFCC. There was a time there were 12 states in Nigeria and Ilorin was the capital of Kwara State.
“You should be protesting why EFCC was not brought here earlier. Not because of an individual, far from that,” he added.
Speaking on his non confirmation as the substantive EFCC chair, Magu said: “I feel great. I am not worried. It is Gods that appoints and does otherwise. If God says you are holding a position, whether you are confirmed or unconfirmed when it is your time to leave you will leave. I believe very much in that.”