The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said the ongoing probe of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita was not instigated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
It said its investigation has always been evidence-based and most often triggered by petitions or intelligence.
The agency said it is an independent agency created by law to fight corruption without fear or favour.
The EFCC made the clarifications in a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren against the backdrop of the ongoing investigation of a N3billion fraud in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Read more