Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja, Nigeria
Three individuals, Odoh Eric Ocheme, Adamu Abubakar, and Imam Abubakar, find themselves at the center of a high-stakes investigation, accused of orchestrating a complex scheme to forge the signature of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.
Their alleged goal: to siphon a staggering $6.2 million from the coffers of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A dedicated investigative team within the CBN has officially petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to issue an Interpol Red Notice, signaling a global pursuit for the apprehension of these suspects.
Truth Live News gathered that DCP Eloho Okpoziakpo, Head of Operations at the Office of the Special Investigator, has affirmed the involvement of Odoh Eric Ocheme, a CBN employee currently evading authorities, alongside his partners in crime, Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar, both of whom are also on the run.
The trio stands accused of fabricating documents bearing the signature of the former Nigerian leader, with the alleged aim of misappropriating a substantial sum from the CBN’s reserves.
A letter addressed to the IGP from the Special Investigator highlights the urgency of the matter, stating, “The Special Investigator, appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to investigate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Related Entities, and other Key Government Business Entities kindly requests you to place the above-named individuals on INTERPOL RED NOTICE.”
Legal proceedings against the accused have already commenced, with the Federal High Court in Abuja levying six charges against them. Among these charges is the assertion that the suspects, in concert with others, utilized false pretenses to unlawfully obtain the substantial sum of $6,230,000 from the Central Bank of Nigeria, thereby contravening established statutes.
This brazen act of financial fraud not only undermines the integrity of Nigeria’s financial institutions but also underscores the pressing need for heightened vigilance and accountability within such establishments. As the pursuit for justice unfolds, authorities remain resolute in their determination to ensure that those responsible are brought to book and that the misappropriated funds are duly accounted for and returned to their rightful place.