Seven officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been arrested in connection with a plot to smuggle  AbdulRasheed Maina out of the anti-graft agency’s custody failed
They are undergoing investigation along with Hajia Zainab Abbas, to determine their involvement in their plan.
AbdulRasheed Maina is being detained by the anti-graft agency which is probing him for alleged N2.1 billion fraud case.
An official of the agency alleged on Monday that Hajia Zainab Abbas, who visited Maina, coordinated the failed attempt to take Maina out of custody.
According to the source, the seven EFCC offices were on duty when the plot was to be carried out.
The source added: “Intelligence was received about their plan on October 17.
“That night, one Hajia Zainab Abbas was smuggled into the visitors’ area to meet with Maina. She was with her telephone.
“She was alleged to be making efforts to procure some purported military personnel to execute the plan to get Maina out in a jackpower style.
“It could not be immediately ascertained if Maina was in the game of what was being planned or if Zainab was contracted by members of pension syndicate to set Maina free.
“Operatives on duty that night were arrested, questioned and detained. They are being investigated for suspected complicity.
“But contrary to the rules, Zainab was allowed to use her phone during an audience with Maina.”
The source added: “The Acting Chairman of EFCC  Ibrahim Magu has ordered additional security measures around Maina in the facility where he is.
“All his visitors will henceforth be subjected to EFCC’s guidelines.”
“The is also undergoing interrogation. We believe the plot might also be a ploy by the woman to get money from Maina.”