First Bank of Nigeria has denied the accusations of fraud level by a client and published in some media.
In a statement, Olayinka Ijabiyi, interim head of the Marketing Group and Corporate Communications at First Bank of Nigeria Limited, said the bank's findings indicate non -professional and unusual treatment between Dr. Agbai Eke and a former FirstBank employee, who involves a personal relationship to facilitate unauthorized transactions outside the knowledge or participation of the bank.
The corporate statement reads in part:
“We have been informed of a recent publication by the newspaper thisday, Surse Television and a circulating video on a judicial case presented by a client, Dr. Agbai Eke, against FirstBank.
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“We can affirm that the accusations of fraud inside the bank, as they allude to Dr. Agbai Eke, are completely unfounded and false. Our findings on the matter indicate non -professional and unusual treatment between Dr. Agbai Eke and a former FirstBank employee, who implies a personal relationship to facilitate unauthorized transactions outside the knowledge or participation of the bank. “
The bank added:
“As the matter is currently before the Court, we will refrain from more comments to allow the Court to determine the above problems. The Bank has also submitted a report to the Police for greater investigation, and the suspects have made useful statements while the consultations are ongoing.
“FirstBank remains committed to transparency, responsibility and protection of its customers' interests. We assure our interested parties that we operate with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. “