The EFCC clarification followed a statement credited to a former Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, who accused the anti-graft agency of detaining him in an underground cell for 30 days.
The Head of the Abuja zonal office of the EFCC, Aminu Aliyu, who led journalists round the facilities, said such a cell does not exist in the Commission.
He added that the tour was an avenue for journalists to have an insight into the Commission’s operations as against some negative insinuation in certain quarters.
He said that some of the suspects preferred coming back to the cells after arraignment in court than being taken to prison.
He said: “As you can see for yourself, we do not have underground cells here. Most of the suspects begged the judges to be taken back here because of the facility on the ground.
“They eat normal food and three times a day, we have a clinic here where detainees are first treated in case of an emergency.
“If anyone of you thinks all these have been arranged, you are welcome to come at anytime you chose, to spend time with us and see for yourself.
“If you want to visit any of our facilities across the country, you don’t need to give us prior notice of your coming. You can even arrange it as a group of reporters if you don’t want to come alone.” (NAN)