EFCC Arrests NFF Vice President, Chief Mike Umeh For N15 Billion Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mike Umeh.

Umeh was picked up by operatives of the Commission on Monday in Lagos, following a warrant by a
Sokoto State High Court.

He will on Tuesday (today) appear before Justice Bello Abass of the Sokoto High Court.

Umeh is an accomplice in the case of money laundering and misappropriation of public funds to the tune
of N15 billion for which former Governor Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State is standing trial.

“Mike Umeh is an accomplice in the case of money laundering and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of N15 billion ($94.8m),” EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren told BBC Sport.

“It’s a case for which former Governor Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State is standing trial.”

The Nigerian Football Federation has however declined to make a comment on the issue saying “it is a very sensitive matter”.

“The issue mentioned has nothing to do with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),” NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire said.

“It’s a very sensitive matter and the NFF cannot make a categorical statement at the moment.

“The NFF is aware of the position and is continuing to monitor its progress