Abuja, Nigeria – December 10, 2025 — Njenje Media News has learned that former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Contrary to earlier reports suggesting abduction, Ngige’s former media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, has confirmed that the former minister is currently in EFCC custody. As of now, the agency has not issued an official statement detailing the cause or scope of the arrest.
Sources contacted by Njenje Media indicate that operatives apprehended Ngige under circumstances that remain unclear. There is currently no formal charge or public explanation for the detention. Observers are calling for transparency regarding the allegations and the next steps in the investigation.
Public interest in the case has surged, with calls growing for the EFCC to release information on whether the arrest is connected to past or ongoing investigations involving the former minister. Njenje Media News will continue monitoring developments and update this story as more information becomes available.
