Graft: EFCC Arrests Dizeani's Cousin, Amamgbo
The Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) has arrested Donald Chidi
Amamgbo,a cousin to the former Petroleum Resources Minister, Dizeani
Allison Madueke.
Amamgbo, the Chief Executive of Mezcor oil and Gas limited,
Tridax Oil and Gas Limited, Lynear Energy Limited and Bulk Strategic
Reserved Limited, was arrested in Lagos at about 4.20p.m. today over an
alleged involvement in several shady deals during
Diezani's tenure as minister. He is believed to be Diezani’s front,
Amamgbo allegedly got approval to lo lift Nigerian crude oil
without any requisite experience. Through his companies, Amamgbo lifted
crude oil and gas worth billions of dollars over a period of four years.
A search
conducted in the office and premises of Mezcor Oil and Gas Limited at
No. 5 Sannar street, Wuse 2, Abuja yielded documents which included
payments for the purchase of houses and vehicles.
Sources at the Commission said, the investigation continues.
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