Following
James Ibori's release from a London prison where he was serving a jail
term, the UK government has released a statement on the matter.
James Ibori
The UK government, Sunday, 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 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, reads:
“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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