EFCC denies custody death of escaped suspect in Makurdi

From Sola Ojo, Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that a citizen, Asar Michael Sesugh, died in its custody, insisting that the suspect was killed during a confrontation with operatives after escaping from detention.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the Commission said Sesugh was among 26 suspected…