The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent a written request to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to place the outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Peter Ayodele Fayose, on its watch list.
The EFCC decided to place Fayose on its watch list after indications emerged he might try to flee the country after his tenure ends on October 15. Although, Fayose had written the EFCC, in response to their invitation, saying he would appear before them on October 16.
The govenor is being investigated by the EFCC for alleged abuse of office, money laundering, among others.
In a letter dated September 12, and addressed to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, the EFCC said Fayose may be planning to leave the country.
“There is a reasonable suspicion suggesting that he may likely leave the country either through the land borders, airports or seaports in order to evade investigation. Hence, you are kindly requested to watch-list him and arrest him.”
In its response, the Customs instructed all zonal coordinators, area commanders and comptrollers to monitor Fayose.
“Consequently, you are requested to monitor the subject and report to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission through the provided contact details if sighted,” the customs wrote in a letter dated September 14.
See copy of letter below:
