The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Graft Commission, on Saturday, verified the arrest of eight suspects in relation to the case of the purported diversion of ₦4 billion from Kano Agricultural Supply Company.
In light of the situation, the Chairman of the Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimini Rimini Gado, confirmed that investigations have been launched to ascertain the reasons behind the diversion of the money.
While on a tour of the company’s warehouse facility in the state, Gado disclosed this information.
According to Gado’s allegations, the funds were transferred from the Kano Agricultural Supply Company to an association registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, specifically called Association of Compassionate Friends.
‘The Association was meant to promote and take care of the living standard of the children of the less-privileged people in the society, but unfortunately it has been converted into a machine stealing public funds,’ he said.
The Anti-graft boss alleged that the funds were drawn from the state government and designated as a grant to KASCO.
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At present, he confirmed the arrest of eight suspects connected to the alleged crime, and he pointed out that they were already giving useful statements about the sequence of events.
‘So far, we’ve recovered the sum of N15 million and have succeeded in blocking about N8 million.’
Furthermore, Rimin Gado pointed out that the Commission was unsatisfied with how some transactions were conducted between the companies and certain banks. He highlighted the potential invitation of certain bank managers to address related issues.
However, he offered his assurance that the Commission would take the necessary steps to file the case at the appropriate court.
He sincerely appealed to the people of the state, especially civil servants, to provide valuable information that could facilitate the recovery of looted government properties. He promised to ensure their safety throughout the process.