The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a popular Abuja socialite who is also a top official of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Dr (Mrs) Imaobong Akon Esu-Nte. The suspect, a Grade Level 14 Officer with the Federal Ministry of Finance seconded to the Nigerian Prison Service as Head, Capital Accounts, was picked up Tuesday May 6 by operatives of the anti graft agency. And for several hours, she was grilled by investigators over allegations bordering on corruption, abuse of office and money laundering.

EFCC officials said they received tip-off regarding the suspect’s lifestyle which was inconsistent with her position as a public servant on a monthly salary of N121, 460 ($751).

The suspect owns several exotic cars and properties scattered over the (Federal Capital Territory) Abuja. Among her properties is a palatial mansion, a duplex with two-bedroom Boys Quarters at Sun City Estate, Abuja and another duplex at Karu Extension, Abuja, which is nearing completion.

Three luxury automobiles were recovered from her at the time of arrest. They include a Mercedes Benz ML 350 4matic wagon, Mercedes Benz GL 500 SUV and a Toyota Sienna.

EFCC sources said Imaobong’s arrest was triggered by intelligence report on suspicious inflow of huge funds into her account with a new generation bank.

Close scrutiny of the account by investigators literally opened a can of worms, as it came to light that the suspect is the promoter and signatory to the accounts of three companies: Abasiaga Global Resources Limited, Abasiono Nigeria Limited and Ememima Global Ventures Limited, the companies were established after she was posted to the Nigerian Prison Service and all the directors are her children (Dr. Etsu Daniel, Eme Faith and Uwen David).

She is also the owner of two other companies- Darima Properties and ID Petroleum

Sources revealed that several cash and cheque deposit into the accounts of these companies and the personal account of Imaobong in Zenith and Access bank could not be justified. The accounts of her companies are said to have recorded an inflow of not less than N200million between 2009 and now.

Another startling discovery by investigators for which the suspect has failed to provide an explanation, is the nearly N60million she paid in various branches into the account of Redeem Christian Church of God, a prominent pentecostal church in Karu, a suburb of Abuja. ‘There are instances in which she paid N5m, N7m and N6m into the church’s account. Obviously this cannot be tithe an EFCC investigator told SaharaReporters.

She must explain the source of the funds and the purpose for which the payments were made”, one of the investigators who pleaded not to be named because he was not authorized to speak on the matter said.

Equally shocking, is the discovery of five names that consistently (on monthly basis) paid money into the private accounts of Imaobong at Zenith and Access bank since she arrived at the Nigerian Prisons Service as Head, Capital Accounts.

At press time, the socialite was still facing interrogators, unable to explain her sudden wealth. Sources informed SaharaReporters that she told her interrogators that she made her money doing contracts, contrary to provisions of the public service rule that forbids a serving officer to establish companies or prospect for contracts.

Spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren while confirming the arrest warned public officers engaged in corrupt practices to desist or risk the wrath of the law. He said the agency was determined to ensure that officers who abuse their positions for self enrichment are brought to book.

He equally pleaded with the members of the public to stop celebrating corruption by asking questions when it is obvious that the lifestyle of certain persons can not be supported by their known sources of income.

http://www.nigerianmonitor.com/2014/05/09/efcc-arrests-abuja-civil-servant-who-paid-n60m-tithe-to-redeemed-church/

You have got to be kidding

Good. Next throw her in jail if found guilty

naijaboiy:
Civil servant? 60M?

Na so we see am oooo! New EFCC there is hope for Nigeria

how did they know she paid 60m for tithe?
god punish Efcc and buhari government

Old news

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successiam:
how did they know she paid 60m for tithe?

god punish Efcc and buhari government

[/s]its too early to show stupidity
This isn't about politics

What! 60m as tithes? Please someone should clarify me. Is it her accumulated tithes from the day she was born till date?

Jesu! 60milla

Do u know how much the person makes in a month? They shud leave the person alone for God

ernesty20:
Do u know how much the person makes in a month? They shud leave the person alone for God

so is it bad to investigate her source? Beside the woman In question couldn't explain the source of the money, certainly is a looted money

dayo23:
so is it bad to investigate her source?

i dnt know

if this is true that means the church must av betrayed her cos how efcc take know her tithe to the church?

Story not convincing enough!

Am not gullible.

This is pure corruption. How can someone be donating theft money to God Pastor? Is it to bribe God or what?


Please, recover the loot and JAIL her!

Story not convincing enough!

I'm not gullible.

Old news since Gej era

naijaboiy:

Did you read the article at all or you are just typing from your brain.

She earns only #121,460 so how did that amount up to 60m even if she has been saving since her Grade 1.

Leave her for God? What will he do?

You are the type that will see your leaders and other top office holders squandering your money and all you will do is to leave them for God.

Typical nigerian.

ok. Let me go and read it. I will get back to u.











U think say everybody poor like u?

Looking for how to give a dog a bad name to hang it.
This has become news because the name of a church was mentioned.
You have not established any wrong doing against her & they are all over the press calling a church's name as recipient of tithes.
Useless Shariareporters.

dearsly:
Story not convincing enough!

I'm not gullible.

okay...you think it only politicians that loot money Civil servant are equally looters too

Hmmm mk I just d observe

successiam:
how did they know she paid 60m for tithe?

god punish Efcc and buhari government

did you read the news very well sir? Everything is there

This happened months ago. Recycled news

OP, this is a 2014 news and stop giving the impression it just happened!

The only advice is that Church Leaders should try and look into the source of income of there members as they pay huge sums of money with the aim of achieving positions in the Church and for the GO or Church Leaders to give them recognition. You will not tell me that a Pastor who collects this type of money doesn't know that the Lady is a civil servant just like me and when she pays such huge sums, you conclude that God is blessing her! Haba! I beg Christians to emulate the life of Christ and not put us to shame! What is the need calling ourselves Christians when we actually cannot stand for the truth even in the House of God! Thorough investigation should be made and if found guilty should face the Long Arm of the Law to serve as a deterrent to others Shekinah! Can someone give me her Phone number, I wish to pray with her lolzzzzzzzz! [color=#990000][/color]

dayo23:
okay...you think it only politicians that loot money Civil servant are equally looters too

that's the idea, because they are sort of the major issue. we know civil workers steal public funds too, but the way this lady is been accused is halarious

successiam:
how did they know she paid 60m for tithe?

god punish Efcc and buhari government

Money smells more than too. People will everly know ur steps.

naijaboiy:
Where is your father's name in forbes?
Mumu!

mtchhhewww


#kid