Two Kogi State government officials, Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Oricha, reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters in Abuja on Monday amid allegations of corruption.

Their appearance at the EFCC office follows media reports from last week that the Federal High Court in Abuja had issued a warrant for their arrest.

The court order, granted by Justice Emeka Nwite, was related to allegations that Hudu and Oricha withdrew over ₦46 billion in cash from Kogi State government bank accounts.

The court order was issued on Tuesday and marked as suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/909/2024.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the officials’ decision to report to the EFCC could be linked to the Kogi State government’s commitment to uphold the rule of law. This move may indicate an effort to demonstrate transparency and encourage officials to cooperate with the anti-corruption agency, even without a formal warrant or invitation.

At the time of the report, Abdulsalami Hudu, the former cashier at the Kogi State Government House, and Umar Oricha, the Director General of Government House Administration, were seen at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.