The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) arrested other officials including the council’s Director of Personnel Management, Treasurer, and Cashier.
Mustapha Maifada, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf’s Senior Special Assistant and three other officials of the Nassarawa Local Government Area, has been arrested over the alleged diversion of N105million.
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) arrested other officials including the council’s Director of Personnel Management, Treasurer, and Cashier.
PCACC Chairman Muhuyi Rimin-Gado confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, stating that “Yes, the officials have been arrested and they are with us.”
According to sources, the misappropriation allegedly began when the local government officials were instructed to issue a payment of N105,000 for a programme.
However, instead of following the directive, they reportedly issued a cheque of N105million to the governor’s aide in November 2024.
The anti-graft agency launched an investigation after receiving intelligence from a financial monitoring system. During interrogation, the detained officials claimed the payment was a mistake, but investigators remain unconvinced due to the time lapse and other evidence.
However, further findings suggest that Maifada allegedly used the diverted funds to acquire properties.
Investigations are ongoing, and the PCACC has vowed to uncover the full extent of the fraud.
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