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Accused Kiru LGA Chairman Abdullahi Mohammed
By AMINU GARKO
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area, for allegedly selling land worth over N100 million meant for Kafin Maiyaki mini Stadium.
The Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Mr. Kabir Kabir, confirmed the arrest of the suspect to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday Kano.
He said that the commission discovered that the amount was paid into Mohammed?s personal account.
Kabir said that according to investigation, a company called Mahasum purchased the plots of land allocated for the mini Stadium.
According to Kabir, Mohammed?s account received N240 million from Nov. 1, 2024, when he was sworn in, to Feb. 27, which has since been recovered.
He said that Mohammed is cooperating with the investigation, which aims to uncover the truth behind the fraudulent sale of land and bring those responsible to justice.
?The commission is working to root out corruption and ensure accountability, with the suspect currently in custody and the investigation ongoing,? he said. (NAN)
