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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
The Kano State Pubic Complain and Anti-Corruption Commission on Saturday said it had commenced investigation into a case of N4 billion allegedly diverted from the account of Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO).
The Chairman of the Commission, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado dropped the hint during a tour of the company’s warehouse facility in the state.
He alleged that the funds were transferred from the Kano Agricultural Supply Company to an association registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission named Association of Compassionate Friends.
“The Association was meant to promote and take care of the living standard of the children of the less-privileged people in the society, but unfortunately it has been turned into a machine stealing public funds,” he said.
He added that the alleged funds were drawn from the state government as a grant to KASCO.
He said that eight suspects had been arrested in connection with the alleged crime, adding that they were already making useful statements regarding what transpired.
“So far, we’ve recovered the sum of N15million and have succeeded in blocking about N8million.”
Rimin Gado said the commission was not satisfied with how some transactions were being made between the companies and some banks, stressing that some bank managers might be invited to clear some issues.
He assured that the Commission would file the case at the appropriate court.
He appealed to the people of the state especially civil servants to forward valid information that would lead to the recovery of looted government properties, assuring them of their safety.
