Seinye Lulu-Briggs: EFCC asked to execute arrest warrant

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been urged to enforce a warrant of arrest issued against Mrs Seinye Lulu-Briggs on May 16, 2022. The warrant was issued by Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja in case number FHC/ABJ/CS/653/2022. The court directed the EFCC, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Interpol to apprehend Lulu-Briggs, regardless of her location within or outside Nigeria, and bring her before the court or EFCC headquarters.

The Public Interest and Diplomatic Centre (PIDC) submitted a letter to the EFCC, signed by its National Coordinator Patriot Christopher Adikpe, requesting execution of the warrant. PIDC provided Mrs Lulu-Briggs' last known addresses in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and London, United Kingdom. They emphasized that a valid court order is mandatory and not discretionary, and failure to enforce it may result in repercussions.

PIDC warned against selective enforcement of judicial orders, citing the EFCC's statutory responsibilities under the 2004 Establishment Act to investigate, arrest, and prosecute economic and financial crimes, including extradition and mutual legal assistance. They called on the commission to locate Mrs Lulu-Briggs, arrest her if evidence supports it, and commence criminal proceedings promptly.

PIDC specifically requested coordination with Immigration authorities and Interpol to prevent Mrs Lulu-Briggs from fleeing to destinations such as the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and China. They gave the EFCC seven days to respond with concrete actions taken on the request.