By Patrick Idowu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),has sealed the Maitama residence of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, a move his media aide, Julius Bokoru, has condemned as unlawful and vindictive.
Bokoru said EFCC operatives arrived without a warrant, notice or any formal communication, and marked the building with red paint bearing the inscription “EFCC, Keep Off.”
He described the action as “an affront to decency,” alleging that Sylva’s family and staff had been effectively confined for weeks.
“Where are his children expected to go? How long must they endure this fear and uncertainty?” he queried.
Bokoru insisted President Bola Tinubu was not behind the action, blaming “local political rivalry” for what he called an abuse of federal institutions.
He also faulted the continued detention of several aides and domestic staff, whom he said were being held on “vague and insubstantial allegations.”
Despite the situation, Bokoru expressed hope that justice would prevail.
