Both Edu and her predecessor were permitted to return home on Tuesday.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken possession of the travel documents of Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq.
Edu and Umar-Farouq are currently under investigation for alleged financial fraud during their time leading the ministry.
Umar-Farouq’s interrogation commenced on Monday, followed by Edu’s questioning on Tuesday, a day after her suspension.
Sources mention that Edu faced over 10 hours of questioning at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja before being released on bail with instructions to report daily for further inquiries.
Similarly, Edu’s predecessor was released after an extensive interrogation and is scheduled to return on Wednesday.
According to reports, both Edu and her predecessor are expected to appear at the EFCC office on Tuesday at 11 am for continued questioning.
The controversy surrounding Edu began after widespread criticism following a leaked document suggesting her alleged disbursement of ₦585 million public funds into a private account. Consequently, President Bola Tinubu suspended the 37-year-old minister on Monday and directed EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to conduct a comprehensive investigation into all financial transactions involving the ministry and its agencies.
