The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has demanded that the Federal government charge embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, “with a recognisable criminal offence” or release him immediately.
It made this known in a statement published on Tuesday titled, “Nigeria: Authorities must treat Magu fairly–SERAP.”
The agency says Nigeria cannot continue with the attitude which is fast becoming a part of the government, to arrest people without known charges.
“Magu must either be charged with a recognisable criminal offence or released immediately and allowed to do his job without fear of reprisals.
“Nigerian authorities cannot continue to keep Magu in detention under suspicious circumstances without bringing any legitimate charges against him in violation of national and international law.
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“Nigerian authorities must support the independence and freedom of action of anti-corruption agencies and institutions if they are to be able to genuinely fight grand corruption, which has for many years turned public service for many into a kind of criminal enterprise.”
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