Corruption: ICPC confims arrest of Lagos LCDA chair

ICPC

By Christopher Oji

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest of the Chairman, Lagos Island East LCDA, Muibi Alade Folawiyo for alleged gross corruption.

The spokesman for the Commission,  Demola Bakare, confirmed the arrest  yesterday.

According to Bakare, Folawiyo was allegedly involved in massive stealing, diversion of public funds for personal benefits, non adherence to due process among other reasons.

“He was arrested at the Council Secretariat on 42, Broad street, Lagos, after failing to honour repeated invitations sent and acknowledged by him.

“He is in their custody. He was arrested by a team from ICPC Headquarters for the aforesaid reasons, but was granted administrative bail.

“He is expected to report today (yesterday )as  investigation continues,” he said.

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