Police Arrest Kano Anti-Graft Agency Chairman, Details Emerge

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Kano state – Police operatives have arrested the Chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado.

It was gathered that Rimingado was arrested by the Police on Friday, January 24, 2025.

A source says Muhuyi Magaji might be taken to Abuja.
Photo credit: Muhuyi Magaji RimingadoSource: Facebook

According to Daily Trust, a source within the Commission confirmed the arrest of Rimingado.

“It is true. He was arrested today (Friday) and he would likely be taken to Abuja.”

ASP Ahmed Bello led the police team and insisted that he had instructions to detain Rimingado.

The source said the PCACC chairman’s arrest may be connected to an ongoing trial involving the former Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO), Bala Muhammed Inuwa.

The former KASCO boss is accused of diverting public funds amounting to over N4 billion.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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