The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Mr Bashir Jamoh, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission asking it to investigate allegations of Money Laundering levelled against him by an online Influencer, Jackson Ude.

According to a letter from the DG to the Commission, dated May 24th 2022,the allegation by Jackson Ude has tarnished his reputation and impugned on his integrity and that it will help in putting the records straight especially in the public domain.

Jamoh said the alleged sum which were reported to have been traced to his personal account which include N1.5 Trillion and $9,557,312.50 is not one to be taken lightly.

The DG added that the allegations were made in a series of tweets by Jackson Ude on Friday, 21st of May and has gained traction online in the last few days.

He urged the commission to help in instituting a comprehensive investigation to clear the matter.