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Reasons why the Chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, was arrested have emerged.

This is even as a source within the Commission, has confirmed the arrest.

The source said, “It is true. He was arrested on Friday and would likely be taken to Abuja.”

The source noted that the arrest reportedly followed the arrival of police operatives led by one ASP Ahmed Bello. It stated that police officer had explained that he had instructions to detain Rimingado.

“The arrest may be linked to an ongoing trial involving the former Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO), Bala Muhammed Inuwa.”

“Inuwa is accused of diverting public funds amounting to over N4 billion,” the source said.

According to the source, the trial, which began in November 2023 at the Kano High Court presided over by Justice Hafsat Yahaya, had led to the seizure of properties allegedly linked to the case.

“These include funds in bank accounts, pending the court’s final decision,” the source stated.

Recall that in December 2023, Bala Muhammed Inuwa filed a separate suit before Justice Aisha Ya’u of another Kano High Court. He sought the removal of police officers stationed at Limestone Processing Links Ltd., where the seized properties were being held.

Justice Ya’u, however, granted the order, mandating the removal of the officers.

But PCACC raised concerns that it was not aware of the suit. And maintained that it was not joined as a party in the matter.

The Commission also argued that, as the primary party in charge of the confiscated properties, it should have been included in the proceedings. It pointed out that instead police were solely involved.

PCACC, therefore, filed a stay of execution on the order and sought to be joined in the suit. It emphasized that the police were merely safeguarding the assets, which remained under the Commission’s authority.

Recall that two weeks ago, Rimingado, in a press briefing, disclosed that his Commission had thwarted an attempt to relocate the seized properties. The property, which he said is valued at over N2 billion, included trailers, trucks, and minivans.

He pointed out that the items were subsequently moved to a State Government warehouse in Nasarawa GRA. They were moved from their previous location in Kumbotso Local Government Area.

Rimingado explained that the action was in line with Section 40 of the Kano Anti-Corruption Law. He noted that section empowers the Commission to secure such properties while the case is ongoing.

DAILY TRUST reports that Rimingado’s arrest has raised questions about the possible motives behind the move. This is even as many are speculating that it may be connected to the high-profile corruption case. And the Commission’s efforts to safeguard public assets.

 

source: Daily Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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