The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to formally charge Dr. Chris Ngige, former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Governor of Anambra State, in court today over alleged violations linked to an ongoing investigation.

Ngige was reportedly arrested on Wednesday in what his family described to Vanguard as a “commando-style raid” at his residence on Justice Mohammed Bello Road, Asokoro, Abuja.

Sources said approximately 20 EFCC operatives from the agency’s Wuse II Zonal Office stormed the home and took him into custody immediately, leaving him without the opportunity to change clothes.

“He was taken in his pyjamas,” a family member revealed.

Prior to the arrest, Ngige had been under administrative bail and had been cooperating with the EFCC, including attending previous interrogation sessions. One of the conditions of his bail required him to submit his travel documents.

However, during a planned medical trip to the United States, Ngige reportedly lost his passport in the United Kingdom, forcing him to cancel the trip.

He later obtained emergency travel documents from the Nigerian High Commission in London to return to Abuja. Upon his arrival, Ngige is said to have drafted a letter to notify the EFCC about the passport loss and explain why he had been unable to submit the original document as previously requested. The arrest occurred before he could submit the letter.

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Ngige expressed surprise at the move, insisting that he had not violated any bail conditions and had remained fully cooperative with the EFCC throughout the investigation.

According to reports, the EFCC intends to bring Ngige before a court, where his legal team is expected to request bail on his behalf.