EFCC releases Obanikoro

Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, his lawyer confirmed yesterday, Friday.

Mr. Obanikoro’s associate, Demola Olarewaju, also confirmed the development,saying “he has been released and now resting in Abuja”.

The Punch newspaper reported that Mr. Obanikoro was released at about 5p.m. Friday. He immediately left for his residence, the paper said.