 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari. Yari was arrested for alleged illegal financial dealings and misappropriation of funds. The former governor is being detained at the Sokoto office of the commission, confirming the arrest. EFCC spokesman Wilson Oujarin said Yari was interrogated for about seven hours before he was detained in Sokoto. And the acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has withdrawn senior police officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the EFCC. A statement by the principal staff officer to the IJP Ido'u O'Oha said senior officers from the rank of chief superintendent of police are to be released from the EFCC. It also stated that the officers are to report to the force headquarters on Wednesday by 10 a.m. He said the decision is informed by the current operational requirements of the force.