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Innoson: Malami Denies Knowledge Of Vehicle Manufacturer’s Arrest

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-Malami states that he knows about the court case between Innoson and GT Bank.

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Malami denies knowledge of Innoson’s arrest

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Abubakar Malami, has denied knowing anything regarding the circumstances that led to Tuesday’s arrest and detention  of vehicle manufacturer, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, a.k.a Innoson.

Naija News recalls that Innoson was arrested while at his Enugu residence by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and detained allegedly based on an order from Malami’s office.

However, the AGF reacting on Thursday, to the controversial arrest told State House correspondents that he was unaware of what led to the incident, adding that he was yet to be briefed by the EFCC.

Despite Malami unawareness of Innoson’s arrest, the minister said he is in the know of the law suit involving  the indigenous vehicle manufacturer and the GT Bank.

He said: “In all sincerity, I was not privy to the fact that led to the stated arrest.

“I have not been formally briefed by the relevant agencies.

“But one thing I know about Innoson, I know of the fact that there is  a pending case between him and GT Bank, which is pending in a court and is being prosecuted accordingly.

“Other than that I am not privy to the fact and circumstances that led to his alleged arrest yesterday (Wednesday).

“So, until I am briefed by the relevant agencies, I am not in a clear position to make any disclosure relating (to) that; thank you’’

The arrest of Chukwuma had stirred controversy in the country, leading to criticisms by other industrialists, the Senate as well as members of the public on the motives behind it.