Umar Isa Ajiyia who is the former Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) chief financial officer said he was not arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday over fraud.
Mr. Ajiyia stated Wednesday that he voluntarily submitted himself to the EFCC and that at no time was he arrested in relation to an alleged $7.2 billion relating to transactions at the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries.
“Nobody arrested me for any $7.2 billion in relation to any refinery fraud. I voluntarily submitted myself for questioning to the EFCC, and thereafter, I went home. To see in the media stories of my arrest over fraud is unfortunate.
“I served at NNPC Limited and I left with my integrity intact. Nobody has accused me of any fraud throughout my sojourn at the company. People who are pushing this false narrative of arrests and detention just want to tarnish my reputation.”
Isa said he was ready at any time to defend his reputation and years of service at the NNPCL noting that: “I am in this country and any day and anytime the EFCC request me to appear before them, I will be present.”
