BEVERLY HILLS, December 02, (THEWILL) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained a serving Commissioner of Police, Victor Onofiok, over alleged N1.9 billion fraud.
Onofiok, who is the CP Works at the Force Headquarters, was detained on November 30 by the anti-graft body after he was released for interrogation by the police over allegations that he favoured companies close to him in the award of contracts.
Onofiok, who has been CP Works since 2014, is alleged to have awarded contracts worth more than N1.9 billion to companies in which he has interest which includes Dutse Allah Construction Ventures; Nne-Edak Technical Ventures; Puristic Adherent Company; Quality Watch Construction Company and Faksene International.
Investigation revealed that the entities were found to be mere business names and not limited companies as the the EFCC was still trailing some likely accomplices of the suspect.
Onofiok, who was elevated to the post of CP on January 23, 2014, was released to EFCC based on a request to the Inspector General of Police who is awaiting the outcome of the police preliminary investigation before taking disciplinary action against him.
Story by Oputah David
