EFCC Arrests Maina at Abuja Hotel

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Department of State Services has arrested former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Force, Abdul-Rashid Maina.

Maina, who was embroiled in N2.1 billion pension scam was arrested through a joint effort by the EFCC and DSS, SaharaReporters claims.

According to their source, Maina was arrested in a hotel in Abuja as he attempted escaping by shooting at the DSS operatives detailed to arrest him.

The source said, "He hid himself in a bulletproof car for several hours before he was forced out by the operatives. On the request of the EFCC, the DSS has been monitoring his movement for days before now."