Kano State Anti-Corruption Commission Head in Financial Probe

Kano State Anti-Corruption Commission Head in Financial Probe The head of Kano State's Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Rimingado, is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for alleged financial irregularities. The investigation is reportedly linked to Rimingado's recent work probing allegations of corruption against former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In particular, Rimingado is said to have been investigating footage that appears to show Ganduje receiving a bribe in US dollars. Ganduje has denied the allegations, and has filed a court order preventing the PCACC from investigating him. However, the EFCC and CCB are reportedly undeterred, and have issued summons to Rimingado to provide information about the commission's financial operations. The EFCC is seeking insights into the financial inflow to the PCACC from 2019 to 2021, while the CCB is requesting financial records of the commission since 2016. "Truenigeriamini" has learned that the PCACC has initiated several probes into Ganduje's reign, unearthing alleged financial irregularities, including a notable N4 billion deviation from KASCO and the recovery of state assets. Further investigations revealed a significant land acquisition at Kano Dry Port, Zawachiki, believed to be worth around N5 billion, which was allegedly mismanaged by Ganduje via Lamash Properties Limited. This firm is suspected of controversially acquiring multiple state properties. Inside sources from the commission have also shed light on potential massive fund misappropriations linked to the former governor's household staff. Furthermore, Rimingado is delving into an alleged N100 billion scandal, wherein Ganduje purportedly procured the state's Kano Cotton Ginnery via his family enterprise, Lasage General Enterprise LTD, at a questionable price. The investigation into Rimingado's financial dealings is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether any charges will be filed against him. However, the fact that both the EFCC and CCB are involved suggests that the allegations are serious. Credit: Vanguard