Some who served in an acting capacity, like Ibrahim Magu, were embattled until their abrupt removal from office. The Nigerian Senate refused to confirm Magu as chairman of the agency due to “security reports” by law enforcement agencies in the country. “Investigations show that the acting EFCC chairman regularly embarked on official and private trips through a private jet owned by Mohammed. Olukoyede assumes officeHowever, in October 2023, Olukoyede was confirmed by the Senate as the substantive chairman of the EFCC after the removal of Bawa. The bush meat has started hunting the hunter, and that bad spell has a way of hindering even the new EFCC chairman.

Source: Punch October 21, 2023 08:16 UTC