By: Doris Oliver
FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE , IDRIS WADA, THE PERMANENT SECRETARY OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT BUREAU , AND THREE DIRECTORS ARRESTED BY KANO PUBLIC COMPLAINTS COMMISSION
The Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Muhyi Magaji, on Tuesday brought to bare in a press conference held in his office of the latest developments in regards to the investigation into bribery allegations against the former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the case would be reopened.
The anti-graft Boss revealed that the arrest was made in connection with a fraud allegation to the tune of N1 billion earmarked for road maintenance in the state.
Magaji stated, “The Kano Anti-Graft Agency has successfully apprehended the former Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure, Idris Wada, the Permanent Secretary of the Public Procurement Bureau, and three Directors, based on credible evidence of their involvement in corruption.”
“The Permanent Secretary and the Directors have shown cooperation during the ongoing investigation. We will leave no stone unturned in pursuing this case and ensuring that justice is served.”
Magaji stated, “We have decided to reopen the case against former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Our agency will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the allegations and ensure that due process is followed.”
The agency assured the public that no stone would be left unturned in their pursuit of justice.
We would recall that the case gained nationwide attention after a video surfaced allegedly, showing the former governor stuffing dollar notes into his pockets.
