President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of George Nwabueze over the alleged operation of a fake government agency within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The President also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission in its investigation into alleged fake government agencies and weaknesses in public service processes.
The latest development followed findings by the ICPC, which is investigating the alleged establishment and operation of unauthorised government agencies.
Nwabueze is expected to face investigation over his alleged involvement in the operation of the fake agency within the OSGF premises.
The suspension of the three permanent secretaries is also part of measures ordered by the President in response to the findings.
Further details on the identities of the suspended officials and the outcome of the investigation are expected to emerge.
More to follow.
