Some unknown individuals have broken into the office of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) inside ‘Aso Rock’ and destroyed computers containing evidence against the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.
Anaedoonline.com reports that this may be a plot to frustrate Magu’s probe by the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel.
It is understood that the NFIU office inside Aso Rock was burgled, with at least seven computers containing sensitive financial information taken away and others destroyed.
Magu: Alleged Cover-Up, As Unknown Gunmen Attack NFIU Inside Aso Rock, Destroy Computers
Following this development, Nigerians have taken to the streets of Twitter to share their opinions. See some of their reactions expressing worries that if one of the most secured places in the country ‘Aso Rock’ can be vandalized, how can normal Nigerians be assured of their own safety.
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I am perplexed , so heartbroken right now, how on earth can armed men attack #NFIU in Aso rock. This country is really a joke, who did we offend , Nigeria is no longer safe ooo if our seat of government can be ransacked without traces. I am not sure #Buhari is still in charge 🧘
— 🇳🇬Politika🇳🇬 (@dassyham) July 11, 2020
Unknown Gun men invaded NFIU office in ABJ, destroying computers and made away with some computers that were alleged to serve as evidence.
I smell a rat in this matter and Nigeria matters in general#Buhari
Lagos Island Jaden Virgo NFIU keke
Congratulations sir WAEC Jada Smiths pic.twitter.com/L6D4r9EiEa
— Engr Lambs Fidel 🇳🇬 (@lambs5000) July 11, 2020
NFIU is located within asorock, how can "unknown" gunmen break into their office and destroy computers?! https://t.co/a6ThfEJlXl
— Sani (@SaniKadiri) July 11, 2020
These country is a joke abeg I dont understand how NFIU office will be burgled in asorock home of the president and all d security personnels will still have their jobs. And these govt want us to believe lol common sense. pic.twitter.com/fQ7kDolloc
— Big gizmoo (@ObiObidike) July 11, 2020
Some other views are of the opinion that the NFIU inside Aso Rock attack is definitely not a random development, but is linked to the ongoing investigations against Ibrahim Magu, suspended EFCC Acting Chairman.
Why would ”Unknown bad guys” attack the NFIU office and destroy everything in sight after Salami panel discovered a huge N.5trn BDC fraud involving Ex efcc boss, Ibrahim Magu? What a desperation for a massive coverup #Maguspuppi
— 𝘿𝙧 𝙀𝙡 𝙈𝙤, 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝘿 (@Drelmoatiku) July 11, 2020
NFIU burglary is merry men 2 pro max. This time they didn't just go to clear information from the system but instead destroyed and took computers away.
— ATD (@ToluwaniAjayi6) July 11, 2020
Magu: Alleged Cover-up in EFCC as Unknown People Break into NFIU Office, Destroy Computers.
Magu himself! 😎 This is deeper than we could imagine.
It's obvious EFCC itself is the HQ of corruption viruses. A proof that Buhari has been fighting audio corruption for 5 years.
— wahalaonlinenews (@wahalatoday) July 11, 2020
Why would ”Unknown bad guys” attack the NFIU office and destroy everything in sight after Salami panel discovered a huge N.5trn BDC fraud involving Ex efcc boss, Ibrahim Magu? What a desperation for a massive coverup #Maguspuppi
— 𝘿𝙧 𝙀𝙡 𝙈𝙤, 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝘿 (@Drelmoatiku) July 11, 2020
Some Nigerians also alleged that with the recent development in the Magu investigation, it is hard to believe the corruption fight initiative been championed by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Magu: Alleged Cover-up in EFCC as Unknown People Break into NFIU Office, Destroy Computers.
Magu himself! 😎 This is deeper than we could imagine.
It's obvious EFCC itself is the HQ of corruption viruses. A proof that Buhari has been fighting audio corruption for 5 years.
— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) July 11, 2020
NFIU Office, inside Aso Rock, was attacked by unknown gun men, with computers taken away?
This same Aso Rock..
See heen, you can believe what you believe but this is the truth, Nigeria is beyond what you read on Twitter. Don't be quick to call all 'gists' fake.
IYKYK pic.twitter.com/pumVWOquJM
— Gbemi Dennis™ (@GbemiDennis) July 11, 2020
Unknown Gun men invaded NFIU office in ABJ, destroying computers and made away with some computers that were alleged to serve as evidence.
I smell a rat in this matter and Nigeria matters in general#Buhari
Lagos Island Jaden Virgo NFIU keke
Congratulations sir WAEC Jada Smiths pic.twitter.com/L6D4r9EiEa
— Engr Lambs Fidel 🇳🇬 (@lambs5000) July 11, 2020
You mean to say this NFIU office that was burgled is inside Aso Rock? The most guarded place in the nation and the only thing those idiots could do was destroy evidences that can nail Magu? Why not try to be heroes? Safe the nation from all the mess and kidnap Bubu?
— Ibadan City Hunter (@R_Thobykov) July 11, 2020
You just can imagine what Nigeria has been reduced to in the name of Corruption and the mother of all heists executed by demagogues. https://t.co/tTo6mdphhq
— SEGA L'éveilleur® (@segalink) July 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/AShonariwo/status/1281847527516635136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1281864124646002689%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.naijanews.com%2F2020%2F07%2F11%2Fnigeria-is-a-joke-reactions-as-nfiu-office-containing-evidence-against-magu-is-attacked%2F
Meanwhile, it will be recalled Magu has been appearing before the investigative panel since Monday, 6th July and has been in police custody. His lawyer has applied for bail for his client based on self-recognition.
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