Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has denied reports that he was arrested and is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Speaking via his official X handle late on Saturday, Kyari called the reports “clear mischief” and added that they were a “calculated attempt” to discredit him.
Kyari stated that he was taking a “well-deserved rest” after the recent dissolution of the NNPCL board and management, and reiterated his willingness to answer to any lawful inquiry regarding his tenure.
“Over the past few days and in particular in the past two hours, I have been inundated with calls from concerned family and friends over claims by an online newspaper that I was in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
“This is clear mischief and a calculated attempt by the newspaper and its sponsors to achieve a desired outcome, which only them know,” part of the post reads.
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