The DW1 testified that he was invited by the EFCC. He reported to STF1 headed by Ibrahim Sharu who informed him that his invitation was in connection with the payment of $300,000.00 made to Khalli Fertilizer Limited (KFN) by SEI. The witness then informed Sharu that although the money was paid to KFN Accounts, it was used to settle bills inurred by Himma Abubakar. Defendant referred the EFCC to Exhibits S and T. Despite all these explanations, the Defendant was threatened with arrest and detention and also the arrest and detention of his two daughters. In view of the threat and as a responsible father, he conceded to return the money under interrogation as compelled with the hope that he would be reimbursed by Himma Abubakar. The DW1 further stated that he was taken to the EFCC Chairman who told him that they are only after the recovery of funds and not after individuals. He directed Ibrahim Sharu to obtain the Defendant’s statement and let him go as he had accepted to refund the money under interrogation. The DW1 went on to state that shortly before he completed writing the statements he was further directed to see STF2, headed by Mr. Ibrahim Musa Mairiga. At STF2, the interrogation was question and answer s. The threat 43

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