The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained two senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged fraud linked to the 2025 Hajj exercise.
Speaking to The PUNCH, top EFCC Officials confirmed the arrests, revealing that both officials were currently in custody.
“They are with us. We asked them to return the money they took, but they have yet to do so. That is why they remain in our custody,” one of the sources said.
In a statement on Tuesday by its Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, on behalf of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, the commission stated that it is committed to accountability and due process.
NAHCON said it maintains an open and ongoing relationship with relevant government agencies, including anti-corruption and regulatory bodies.
It said: “This cooperation is a standing principle of the commission’s operations and its belief in due process and the rule of law. The commission would not shield any staff or process found wanting.”
Appealing to the public and the media to avoid speculation, NAHCON said that due process be allowed to run its course.
The statement added: “However, the commission respectfully urges the public and especially the media to exercise restraint on speculations and allow the appropriate authorities to conclude their work in accordance with established procedures, without subjecting perhaps innocent persons to indignity through media trials.
“We are confident that whatever the truth is, it will emerge through the appropriate channels.
“The commission remains focused on post-Hajj evaluations, addressing operational challenges, and strengthening measures to ensure even better service delivery in future Hajj operations.”
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