Buhari suspends Nigeria's spy chief over $43m cash find

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the boss of the intelligence agency, Ayo Oke, and ordered an investigation following last week's discovery of $43m (£33m) in cash in a flat in an upscale estate in Lagos, a statement from his office says.

 

The money was neatly arranged and hidden in wardrobes, investigators say 

The money, which was uncovered by the anti-corruption agency following a tip-off has been claimed by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the statement says. 

Mr Buhari has ordered investigators to find out how the NIA came in possession of the funds and to establish if they broke any law. 

A statement from the presidency says a committee, headed by the vice president will conduct the investigation and submit a report to him within 14 days.