EFCC explains hospital visit, cites alleged obstruction in fraud investigation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the circumstances surrounding the sojourn of its operatives to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, saying the enactment was portion of an ongoing probe into an alleged multi-bank fraud case.

In a connection issued on Tuesday, the anti-graft bureau said operatives from its Uyo Zonal Directorate visited the infirmary to authenticate a aesculapian study submitted by a fishy presently lasting proceedings earlier Justice M.A. Onyetunu.

According to the Commission, the fishy is nether remand implicit allegations of defrauding respective microfinance institutions, including the University of Uyo Micro Finance Bank.

The EFCC stated that the fishy had presented a aesculapian study requiring confirmation from the infirmary management. It added that 2 authoritative letters dated March 11 and April 20, 2026, were earlier sent to the infirmary seeking verification, but nary effect was received.

“The Investigating Officer handling the substance took the further measurement of visiting the infirmary to enquire astir the presumption of the request. Still, nary response,” the connection said.

The committee further alleged that erstwhile operatives visite...