Femi Fani-Kayode
By Our Reporter
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has debunked claims that he was arrested by the anti graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Arrest of Fani-Kayode was widely reported. He was alleged to have been arrested for forgery and this much was confirmed by the EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, who said he said Fani-Kayode was arrested for forgery and manipulation of documents.
Fani-Kayode said he was not arrested and that he only responded to an invitation by the EFCC to appear.
He said he was granted bail on self-recognition by the EFCC, saying they were very polite and professional
He said: “Just arrived at the George Hotel for dinner. I was never arrested by the EFCC. I was invited & I flew down to Lagos to see them.
“I arrived in their office at 2.00pm & left at 8.30pm. I was granted bail on self recognition. They were very polite & professional. Thanks be to God.