The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally requested Interpol to place three Nigerian nationals on its watchlist amidst allegations of conspiracy with CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to forge former President Buhari’s signature in an attempt to steal $6.2 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The accused individuals, namely Adamu Abubakar, Imam Abubakar, and Odoh Eric Ocheme, stand accused of orchestrating a scheme involving the fabrication of documents purportedly signed by ex-President Buhari and Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). These documents include:
1. A forged Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Identity Card bearing the name Jibril Abubakar.
2. A letter dated 23 January 2023, allegedly from Muhammad Buhari to Mr. Boss Mustapha.
3. A letter dated 26 January 2023, purportedly from Boss Mustapha to Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
4. An internal memo dated 31 January 2023, allegedly from the Director of the Banking Services Department to the Governor of the CBN.
5. Another internal memo dated 7th February 2023, supposedly from the Director of the Banking Services Department to the Branch Controller, Abuja Branch, with the intention of inducing the Abuja Branch of the CBN to disburse $6,230,000.00.
The request to Interpol stems from the findings of the Office of the Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to probe the CBN and related government entities for possible irregularities and misconduct.
