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List of missing funds released

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    A list of missing money and ill-gotten property worth at least US $1 billion seized from the family and aides of the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, has been released by the government, news reports said on Thursday.

    Reports cited an official gazette published on Wednesday which shows that the government recovered at least US $760 million from Abacha’s family in addition to property in the capital, Abuja, and in Lagos as well as holdings in Sierra Leone refineries valued at US $420,000 Reuters said.

    Other seizures running into millions of dollars were made from former security adviser Ismaila Gwarzo, ex Finance Minister Anthony Ani and businessman Azeez Arisekola.

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