Breaking: Hadi Sirika arrested by EFCC in connection with alleged embezzlement of over ₦8 billion linked to Nigerian Air scandal.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken into custody former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in connection with an ongoing investigation related to money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00.

The accused ex-Minister of Aviation made an appearance at the EFCC's Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday.

Upon Sirika's arrival at the EFCC FCT command, he is presently in questioning by EFCC investigators regarding alleged fraudulent contracts he authorized for a company called Engirios Nigeria Limited, which is owned by his younger sibling, Abubakar Sirika.