EFCC releases Ita Ekpeyong, ex-SSS DG
The former spy chief was arrested on Thursday.
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The former spy chief was arrested on Thursday.
![Ita Ekpeyong [photo: today .ng]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/08/download-1.jpg?fit=242%2C208&ssl=1)
PREMIUM TIMES understands the operation was authorised by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo.
The clash occurred in November last year.
The EFCC says Mr. Ekpenyong is wanted for alleged fraud.
A move to arrest two officials led to the face-off.
The SSS was openly partisan in the run-up to the 2015 general election, harassing and arresting opposition figures