Obanikoro to Regain Freedom Soon - Lawyer

Senator Obanikoro

The counsel representing the former Minister of State, for Defense and Foreign Affair, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has urged his supporter to remain calm. The counsel insisted that Senator Obanikoro will soon regain freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.

Senator Obanikoro, who was whisked by the EFCC shortly after returning to the country from the United State of America, over alleged financial during his time as a minister under Goodluck Jonathan administration.  He has been in EFCC custody in Abuja where he is being interrogated.

His Lawyer, Mr. Eze, speaking to newsmen said the EFCC are doing their work and so far they have been happy with the manner the EFCC are handling the case. He said Senator Obanikoro is being treated fairly and they are working hard to secure his release so he can go and rest after a long journey from the United State of America.

Senator Obanikoro on his arrival back to the country after a long time away reported himself to the EFCC on his arrival to the country. He has been on the EFCC list of those to be questioned for alleged anti grafting and money laundering. He has been in custody at the EFCC office in Abuja since on Monday.