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
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