The presence of operatives in the residence of former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is part of the investigation over alleged corrupt practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, has said.
The spokesman of the EFCC, Tony Orilade, who made this known on Tuesday said the presence at the residence was not a raid.
According to him, it was an action carried out was in line with EFCC’s mandate and the rule of law.
His words: “We need to state for the records that the EFCC did not raid Ambode’s house. It is instructive that his administration, like other former governors is under investigation, since they no longer constitutionally enjoy immunity against prosecution.
“The commission hereby states with high sense of responsibility that the operatives did not raid Ambode’s residence.
“As a tradition, the commission does not carry out investigation on the pages of the newspapers or through the media. Our operations are always covert until at a time when we file charges in court.’’
