The immediate past chief executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, is being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to reports, the energy expert is being asked questions concerning the nation’s crude oil refineries, which underwent maintenance under his watch.
Recall that Mr Kyari convinced Nigerians that the NNPC needed funds worth billions of Dollar to revamp the refineries, especially the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries.
However, despite the approval of funds for the purpose, the facilities did not operate at capacity as earlier promised.
He was removed from office by President Bola Tinubu and replaced with Mr Bayo Ojulari.
On Wednesday, Mr Kyari was at the headquarters of the anti-money laundering agency in Abuja for questioning, particularly as regards funds meant for the maintenance of the refineries.
Recall that all bank accounts linked to the former NNPC chief were frozen by a Federal High Court in Abuja on the request of the EFCC, which had earlier placed him on watchlist.