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BREAKING: EFCC seals Rochas Foundation College, supermarket, daughter’s school

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Imo, National Politics, State News, Top Stories Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri he operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission have sealed Rochas Foundation College, Owerri, Imo State. The anti-graft agency also sealed East High Primary and Secondary school, Owerri which belongs to Rochas Okorocha’s first daughter,Uloma Nwosu. Also sealed is All-In Supermarket, Owerri, said to belong to a member of Okorocha’s family. Okorocha […]

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