The British government this morning issued a statement to the effect
that former Governor James Onanefe Ibori was deported to Nigeria
following the conclusion of his jail term in Britain.
The
statement, however, disclosed that British officials would continue the
legal process to confiscate the proceeds of the former governor’s loot,
which would then be returned to Nigeria.
The statement, obtained
by SaharaReporters, read, “Having been jailed for his crimes in the UK
and served his sentence, Mr. Ibori has now been returned to Nigeria. The
UK will continue to pursue, vigorously, the legal process to confiscate
and return to Nigeria, Ibori's criminal assets.
The UK is determined to lead the way in a coordinated global effort to bring the corrupt to justice.
“That
is why it was vital we sent a clear message to the world that James
Ibori, a man who stole millions from the Nigerian Government and
laundered those proceeds in the UK, has been held to account.
“Mr. Ibori's return will not prevent prosecutors from pursuing confiscation proceedings against him.”
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