The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday denied claims that Asar Michael Sesugh died in its custody, insisting that Sesugh, who had escaped from detention weeks earlier, was neither in its custody nor on bail when he died.

EFCC spokesman explains the circumstances surrounding the death of a 16-year-old suspect shot during a gun duel after escaping custody.

Anti-Graft Agency EFCC Claims Benue Teenage Suspect, Sesugh Was Killed During Shootout

An escaped cybercrime suspect, Asar Sesugh, died after a gun battle with EFCC operatives in Makurdi. The EFCC clarifies he did not die in custody.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday denied claims that Asar Michael Sesugh died in its custody, insisting that Sesugh, who had escaped from detention…