British Government Releases Official Statement On Ibori's Deportation - Politics -

The British government this morning issued a
statement to the effect that former Governor James
Onanefe Ibori was deported to Nigeria following the
conclusion of his jail term in Britain.
The statement, however, disclosed that British officials
would continue the legal process to confiscate the
proceeds of the former governor’s loot, which would
then be returned to Nigeria.
The statement, obtained by SaharaReporters, read,
“Having been jailed for his crimes in the UK and served
his sentence, Mr. Ibori has now been returned to
Nigeria. The UK will continue to pursue, vigorously, the
legal process to confiscate and return to Nigeria, Ibori's
criminal assets.
The UK is determined to lead the way in a coordinated
global effort to bring the corrupt to justice.
“That is why it was vital we sent a clear message to
the world that James Ibori, a man who stole millions
from the Nigerian Government and laundered those
proceeds in the UK, has been held to account.
“Mr. Ibori's return will not prevent prosecutors from
pursuing confiscation proceedings against him.”