Kano Govt Reopens Ganduje Dollar Case, Arrests Ex-Commissioner, Others

FORMER Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Kano State, Idris Wada; the Permanent Secretary of the Public Procurement Bureau; and three directors have been arrested.

They were arrested on Monday by the state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, according to the Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Muhyi Magaji.

“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,” Magaji said on Tuesday.

Magaji assured that the agency would conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.

“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,” he said.

The anti-graft agency boss also said a decision had been taken to reopen the case.

“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,” 

Magaji stated.