If there is any strong talking point for the Buhari-
led government, then it is the progress made in its
fight against corruption.
However, eye brows have been raised in recent
times, regarding the conduct of officers entrusted
to execute the war against graft.
Recently obtained documentary evidence exposes
the strength of structured corruption within the
Magu led EFCC and the general effort against
combating financial crimes.
Investigations reveal that with the return of Ibrahim
Magu as the acting Chairman of the anti-graft
agency, some decisions to call back retired police
officers were made.
Most of them were officers who he had worked with
before and those with who he had had a working
relationship and trust.
Some of these former operatives at the EFCC
returned to the commission and some became
arrowheads, leading crucial operations.
Magu used the ‘trusted’ men to carry out sensitive
operations which are expected to net heavy cash.
This according to a source within the EFCC, was a
mistake, as that some of these operatives
reportedly “made a killing” in this war against
corruption.
“They engage in shakedowns and blackmails
instead of hunting after criminals,” claims a source
that pleaded anonymity.
According to the source, three officers are known
to be notorious and have a well-developed appetite
for corruption.
They include John Odoh, Hamza Abdullahi
[Principal Detective, Superintendent level 12],
Abubakar Aliyu Madaki.
Abubakar Madaki retired as a Superintendent of
Police in December of 2013 from the EFCC where
he was assigned.
Madaki was called back to the EFCC by Ibrahim
Magu, months after he was appointed as the top
boss of the EFCC.
During Madaki’s initial stay at the EFCC and in his
second arrival, he has acquired choice properties
across the country worth billions of Naira.
According to sources, he has allegedly acquired a
N450million house in Wuse 2 and another house
for his lady friend Wuse 4 worth N200million.
Superintendent Madaki also made purchases of
lands in nearby Nasarawa state worth over
N10billion, claims an insider.
In January 2014, he allegedly purchased over
300.56Hectares in Angwan Sa’aka, Karu Local
Government Council, Nasarawa state.
It is also said that in the same January 2014, he
purchased over 60.59hectares in Angwan Chediya,
Karu LGA in Nasarawa state.
In February 2010, he purchased over 61hectares in
Angwan Monday, Karu LGA, Nasarawa state.
According to sources in the EFCC, in June 2016, he
purchased over 34.38hectares in Angwan Sarkin
Mada along Angwan Chero Road, Karu LGA,
Nasarawa state.
On August 2016, he purchased over 16.96hectares
at Gunduma along Madubi road, Karshi
development area, Karu, LGC, Nasarawa state.

The source further stressed that Abubakar Aliyu
Madaki effectively purchased 474hectares of land
on a Police Superintendent’s salary.
The size of 474hectares is that of a medium sized
Nigerian village.
It is said that some displeased staff within the EFCC
are beginning to ask question.
They point to the acquisition as sure sign of ill-
gotten wealth.
The source further claims that all efforts to reach
the chairman to the presidential advisory
committee against corruption, Prof Itse Sagay (SAN)
, regarding the recent discovery of corruption
within the leadership structure of the EFCC, has
failed.
While the exchange between the presidency and the
national assembly over the confirmation of the
acting chairman of the EFCC continues back and
forth, informed observers expect the the Chairman
to the Presidential Advisory Committee Against
Corruption, Prof. Sagay to recommend probe into
the revelations of “sudden wealth” in the pockets of
operatives of the EFCC who are “close” to the
acting chairman.
Attempts are currently being made to have the
acting chairman respond in the light of revelations
from this investigation.

Hmmm...