EFCC releases Ekweremadu on administrative bail

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who was on
Tuesday morning interrogated by operatives of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja has been released.

Ekweremadu reported himself at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja earlier
on Tuesday for questioning.

He was released on administrative bail Tuesday evening after being
grilled for hours by operatives over allegations bordering on fraud
and money laundering, This Day reports.

EFCC had last Tuesday invited Ekweremadu to its office in Abuja to
respond to allegations of conspiracy, abuse of office and money
laundering.

The agency's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said Ekweremadu was in their
custody over illicit asset acquisitions.