… COMMENCES EXTRADITION PROCESS
Alfred Lahiri, Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has had said that it has obtained a warrant of arrest to bring former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Deziani Allison-Madueke to trial for alleged corruption.’
The Commission also said in a statement by its Acting Head, Mefia and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, that it had initiated a process of extradition for the former minister.
“To bring the former Minister to trial in Nigeria, an arrest warrant has been obtained and extradition proceedings have been initiated.” The EFCC said
The EFCC was reacting to the arraignment of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke at the Westminister’s Court in London, United Kingdom, over alleged bribery allegations.
The EFCC described it as a welcome development.
Oyewale said although the charges preferred against her at the London court, are diametrically different from the 13-count charges bordering on money laundering the EFCC has raised against her, it is instructive to note that criminality is criminality, irrespective of jurisdictional differences.
“No crime can go unpunished. The money laundering charges for which Madueke is answerable to the EFCC, cover jurisdictions in Dubai, United Kingdom, United States of America and Nigeria.
“The Commission is on course on her trial. She will soon have her day in our courts.” The statement added.