EFCC Declares Former Lawmaker Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former lawmaker, Marcellinus Nzeribe, wanted for jumping bail and evading trial.

The anti-graft agency stated this in a post via EFCC’s verified Facebook page on Monday.

The presiding judge, Zach found the former member of House of Representatives guilty of impersonation, possession of federal government documents and using the same to fraudulently acquire land in the Maitama district of Abuja.

However, on its wanted list banner, the EFCC said Mr Nzeribe, 62, jumped the court bail granted to him and has not been seen since.

“The public is hereby notified that Marcellinus Chkwumaze Nzeribe, is wanted by the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission EFCC in a case boarding of forgery of document.

“His last known address is at Block M7, Flat 8, NNPC Housing Estate, Area 11, Garki, Abuja

The Commission also called on the general public to assist in apprehending the former lawmaker.