EFCC nabs ex-Taraba Gov. Ishaku over alleged N27bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Darius Ishaku, a former governor of Taraba State, over alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud scheme.

Ishaku was taken into custody from his Abuja residence on Friday.

A source from the commission revealed that Ishaku faces at least 15-count charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds.

“We have been gathering evidence for some time now, and his inability to account for certain financial activities during his administration raised major red flags.

“The former governor is currently in our custody. He has been under investigation since leaving office, and there have been numerous instances of financial malfeasance attributed to him.”

The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest but declined further comment.

Ishaku, who served as governor from May 2015 to May 2023, will be arraigned in court soon.