Reports by SaharaReporters,
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has
arrested a popular Abuja socialite who is also a top official of the Nigerian
Prisons Service, Dr (Mrs) Imaobong Akon Esu-Nte.
The suspect, a Grade Level 14
Officer with the Federal Ministry of Finance seconded to the Nigerian Prison
Service as Head, Capital Accounts, was picked up Tuesday May 6 by operatives of
the anti graft agency. And for several hours, she was grilled by investigators
over allegations bordering on corruption, abuse of office and money laundering.
EFCC officials said they received tip-off regarding the suspect’s lifestyle which was inconsistent with her position as a
public servant on a monthly salary of N121, 460 ($751).
The suspect owns several exotic cars and properties scattered
over the (Federal Capital Territory) Abuja. Among her properties is a palatial
mansion, a duplex with two-bedroom Boys Quarters at Sun City Estate, Abuja and
another duplex at Karu Extension, Abuja, which is nearing completion.
Three luxury automobiles were recovered from her at the time
of arrest. They include a Mercedes Benz ML 350 4matic wagon, Mercedes Benz GL
500 SUV and a Toyota Sienna.