Shehu Sani: EFCC Denies Underground Cell

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that it has an underground cell where suspects are detained.

Naija News recalls that Senator Shehu Sani had accused the EFCC of putting him in an underground cell for 30 days during his detention.

Shehu Sani said he was subjected to traumatizing interrogation in the custody of the EFCC.

Taking reporters round the EFCC facility, Head of the zonal office, Aminu Aliyu, said that such a cell does not exist in the agency.

According to the EFCC official, some suspects ask judges to remand them in the anti-graft agencies custody due to their standard facility.

Aliyu said: “As you can see for yourself, we do not have underground cells here. Most of the suspects begged the judges to be taken back here because of the facility on the ground.

“They eat normal food and three times a day, we have a clinic here where detainees are first treated in case of an emergency.

“If anyone of you thinks all these have been arranged, you are welcome to come at any time you chose, to spend time with us and see for yourself.

“If you want to visit any of our facilities across the country, you don’t need to give us prior notice of your coming. You can even arrange it as a group of reporters if you don’t want to come alone.”