EFCC Speaks On Releasing Doyin Okupe 'On Administrative Bail'

 

While speaking to PREMIUM TIMES,the EFCC acting spokesperson, Tony Orilade, said that the commission has released Doyin Okupe, a the former Presidential Senior Special Assistant  “on administrative bail.”

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that the charges against Okupe were related to fraud.

"He will be given a week to be reporting to the EFCC," Orilade said, adding that the context of the charges would not be discussed until they are filed in court and the matter assigned to a judge.

 

Doyin Okupe, had disclosed on Tuesday via his tweeter handle, @doyinokupe, that he was released on bail within 48 hours, noting that he was treated with respect.

”The Efcc released me on bail tonite within 48hrs as stipulated by law. I was treated wt utmost courtesy. I feel proud & grateful,” he tweeted.