Nigerian Govt Declares Central Bank Staff, Others Wanted for Forging Ex-President Buhari’s Signature to Divert $6.2million

The Nigerian Government’s recent declaration of Odoh Ocheme, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff, along with two others, Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar, as wanted for allegedly forging former President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature to steal $6.2 million from the CBN has sent shockwaves through the country.

In a letter addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police by the CBN special investigator’s office, it was revealed that the accused individuals conspired and forged documents in the name of President Buhari to siphon the funds from the CBN’s coffers.
The Special Investigator, appointed by the President, has requested that the accused be placed on INTERPOL red notice.

This shocking revelation once again displays the need for heightened vigilance and stringent measures to curb financial crimes in the country. It also highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in government institutions to prevent such incidents from recurring.