aware that his elder brother visited Nigeria, insisting that his client did not owe him any obligation to report his movement within and outside Nigeria. The fugitive’s $3000 withdrawal was reportedly the last of the $115,000 that was paid into his account by Shell Petroleum for the Videofied project executed by Continental Alarm.
“This man refused to honor our invitation, claiming he was suffering from renal disease, but he was well enough to go to Ecobank to withdraw the last dollar from the contract proceeds he is accused of diverting criminally,” one EFCC source said, adding that the fugitive’s arrogant behavior earned him inclusion on a watch list.
Our correspondent learned that Mr. Nwasike remains in the EFCC’s custody following his arrest. One source disclosed that the fugitive was arguing that he should be let go on account of his purported ill health, a claim considered spurious by EFCC agents, considering the suspect’s past conduct. “This is a man who has shown disdain for the commission by refusing to respond to our invitation, and now that he has been apprehended, he comes up with the claim of sickness. We consider him a flight risk as he has shown both a determination and ability to run and also hide,” one source said.
Mr. Nwasike, who hails from Ogidi in Anambra State, was disengaged by Shell apparently on account of acts of impropriety. He also reportedly met the same fate when he worked for Global Energy.
SOURCE: SAHARA REPORTERS
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